Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
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Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
Hot climate regions, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist
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 dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges
Botanical Name
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Zinnia acerosa
Common Name
Breadfruit
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia
In Hindi
Breadfruit Tree
White Zinnia
In German
Brotfruchtbaum
Weiß Zinnia
In French
Breadfruit Arbre
Blanc Zinnia
In Spanish
árbol del pan
Zinnia blanco
In Greek
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
λευκό Zinnia
In Portuguese
Árvore de fruta-pão
branco Zinnia
In Polish
Breadfruit drzewo
Biały Zinnia
In Latin
Arum
Zinnia album
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Asterales
Family
Moraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Breadfruit and White Zinnia
Season and care of Breadfruit and White Zinnia is important to know. While considering everything about Breadfruit and White Zinnia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Zinnia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand and for White Zinnia is Moist while the PH of soil for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Breadfruit and White Zinnia Physical Information
Breadfruit and White Zinnia physical information is very important for comparison. Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Breadfruit and White Zinnia are as follows:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
White Zinnia flower color: White
- White Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Breadfruit and White Zinnia
Care of Breadfruit and White Zinnia 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 White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers. In summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.