Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
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Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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 deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
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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
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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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, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Twinleaf
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Twinleaf
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Twinleaf
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Twinleaf
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Twinleaf
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Ranunculales
Family
Moraceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Twinleaf
Season and care of Breadfruit and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Twinleaf Physical Information
Breadfruit and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Twinleaf are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Breadfruit and Twinleaf
Care of Breadfruit and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.