Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Scrubs, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
White, Yellow, Green, Orange, Dark Green
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
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
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, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Small mammals
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Nutrients, Rheumatism, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Sauces, Used as favourite late summer fruits, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
CUCURBITA pepo 'Tivoli'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Spaghetti Squash
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Spaghettikürbis
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Courge spaghetti
In Spanish
árbol del pan
स्पेगेटी स्क्वैश
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
σπαγγέτι Σκουός
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Spaghetti Squash
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Dynia makaronowa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Cucurbitales
Family
Moraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Spaghetti Squash
Season and care of Breadfruit and Spaghetti Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Spaghetti Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spaghetti Squash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Spaghetti Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spaghetti Squash is Neutral.
Breadfruit and Spaghetti Squash Physical Information
Breadfruit and Spaghetti Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Spaghetti Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Spaghetti Squash are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Spaghetti Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Spaghetti Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Spaghetti Squash
Care of Breadfruit and Spaghetti Squash 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 Spaghetti Squash pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Spaghetti Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.