Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Tan
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
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Water deeply about once a week
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, 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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Breadfruit
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Tree Mallow
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Baum Mallow
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
árbol del pan
árbol de la malva
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Mallow
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Arum
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Lavatera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Breadfruit and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Breadfruit and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Tree Mallow
Care of Breadfruit and Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.