Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Texas Everbearing Fig, Celeste Fig, Black Mission Fig
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water deeply about once a week
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use 6-6-6 amounts
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Eye irritation, Poisonous
allergic reaction
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Moisturizing
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Garland, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Brown Turkey'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Brown Turkey Fig, Fig
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Brown Turkey Fig Tree
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Brown Türkei Fig Tree
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Brown Turquie Fig Tree
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Turquía marrón de la Higuera
árbol del pan
In Greek
Μπράουν Τουρκία Fig Tree
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Brown Figueira Turquia
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Brown Turkey Fig Tree
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Brown, p Turcia ligno
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Brown Turkey Fig and Breadfruit
Season and care of Brown Turkey Fig and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Brown Turkey Fig and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brown Turkey Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Brown Turkey Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brown Turkey Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brown Turkey Fig and Breadfruit Physical Information
Brown Turkey Fig and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Brown Turkey Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 450.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Brown Turkey Fig and Breadfruit are as follows:
Brown Turkey Fig flower color: Green
Brown Turkey Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brown Turkey Fig and Breadfruit
Care of Brown Turkey Fig and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brown Turkey Fig pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and 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. In summer Brown Turkey Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.