Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
-
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Breadfruit
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
candélabre primevère
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
árbol del pan
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Moraceae
Genus
Oenothera
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Breadfruit
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabra Primrose and Breadfruit Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Breadfruit are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Breadfruit
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Candelabra Primrose 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.