Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Madagascar
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Islands, limestone outcrops, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow green
Orange, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
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
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, 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
Aging, Malaria, Metabolic disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Biodiesel, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
HYOPHORBE verschaffeltii
Common Name
Breadfruit
Spindle Palm
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Spindle Palm
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Spindelpalme
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Palmiste marron
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Spindle Palm
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Spindle Palm
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
In Latin
Arum
Spindle Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Hyophorbe
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Spindle Palm
Season and care of Breadfruit and Spindle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Spindle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spindle Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Spindle Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spindle Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Spindle Palm Physical Information
Breadfruit and Spindle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Spindle Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Spindle Palm are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Spindle Palm flower color: Orange and Ivory
- Spindle Palm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Breadfruit and Spindle Palm
Care of Breadfruit and Spindle Palm 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 Spindle Palm 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 Spindle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.