Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
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
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, 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
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Breadfruit
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Texas Sage
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Texas Sage
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Texas Sage
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Texas Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Mentheae
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Texas Sage
Season and care of Breadfruit and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Texas Sage Physical Information
Breadfruit and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Texas Sage are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Texas Sage
Care of Breadfruit and Texas Sage 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 Texas Sage 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 Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.