Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Iris sibirica
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Breadfruit
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Siberian Iris
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Siberian Iris
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Arum
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Irideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Breadfruit and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Breadfruit and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Siberian Iris
Care of Breadfruit and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.