Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Central America, South America
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Phaseolus vulgaris
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Light Yellow, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
allergic reaction
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
Common Name
Breadfruit
common bean
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
बाकला
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Gartenbohne
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Haricot
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
Phaseolus vulgaris
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
Feijão
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Fasola zwykła
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Artocarpus
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Breadfruit and Wax Bean
Season and care of Breadfruit and Wax Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and Wax Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wax Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline.
Breadfruit and Wax Bean Physical Information
Breadfruit and Wax Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and Wax Bean are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Wax Bean flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Wax Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and Wax Bean
Care of Breadfruit and Wax Bean 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 Wax Bean 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 Wax Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.