Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
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
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Common Name
Breadfruit
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
स्वीट विलियम
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Bartn
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
sweet william
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Guillermo dulce
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
είδος γαρύφαλλου
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
william doce
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
słodki William
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Dianthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Sweet William
Season and care of Breadfruit and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet William season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Breadfruit and Sweet William Physical Information
Breadfruit and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Sweet William are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
- Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Breadfruit and Sweet William
Care of Breadfruit and Sweet William 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 Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.