Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
India
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Reddish Plum
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
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
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds, Hens
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Breadfruit
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
Water Spinach
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
árbol del pan
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Arum
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Solanales
Family
Moraceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Water Spinach
Season and care of Breadfruit and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Water Spinach Physical Information
Breadfruit and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Water Spinach are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Breadfruit and Water Spinach
Care of Breadfruit and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.