Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Kidney Disease
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
-
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
-
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Breadfruit
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Cotyledon
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Cotyledon
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Cotyledon
árbol del pan
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Liścień
Breadfruit drzewo
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Artocarpus
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Breadfruit
Season and care of Cotyledon and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotyledon and Breadfruit Physical Information
Cotyledon and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Breadfruit are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cotyledon and Breadfruit
Care of Cotyledon and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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.