Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Mexico
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Skin inflammation
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
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Breadfruit
Tuberose
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
रजनीगंधा
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Tuberose
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
árbol del pan
nardo
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Tuberosa
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Tuberoza
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Asparagales
Family
Moraceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Polianthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Tuberose
Season and care of Breadfruit and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tuberose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Breadfruit and Tuberose Physical Information
Breadfruit and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Tuberose are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Breadfruit and Tuberose
Care of Breadfruit and Tuberose 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 Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.