Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
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Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Desert
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose, Burgundy, Bronze
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Several shades of Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Allergy
Digestive Problems
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hangover
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Jam
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA imbricata
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Cane Cholla, Walking Stick Cholla, Tree Cholla, Chainlink Cactus
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Cardenche
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Cardenche
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Cactus rustique
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Cardenche
árbol del pan
In Greek
Cardenche
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cardenche
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Cardenche
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Urticales
Family
Cactaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae, Maihueniodeae, Opuntioideae, Pereskioideae
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Season and Care of Cardenche and Breadfruit
Season and care of Cardenche and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Cardenche and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardenche season is Summer and Breadfruit season is Summer. The type of soil for Cardenche is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardenche is Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardenche and Breadfruit Physical Information
Cardenche and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Cardenche height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Cardenche and Breadfruit are as follows:
Cardenche flower color: Magenta, Rose, Burgundy and Bronze
Cardenche leaf color:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cardenche and Breadfruit
Care of Cardenche and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardenche 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 Cardenche 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.