Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Barren waste areas
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil for cosmetics
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Burpees Early Hybrid'
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
Crenshaw Melon
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In German
Zuckermelone
Jack
In French
Melon
Jackfrucht
In Spanish
Crenshaw Melon
yaca
In Greek
Crenshaw Melon
καρποί
In Portuguese
Crenshaw Melon
jaca
In Polish
Crenshaw Melon
chlebowca
In Latin
Crenshaw Melon
Jackfruit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Urticales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Crenshaw Melon and Jackfruit
Season and care of Crenshaw Melon and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Crenshaw Melon and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crenshaw Melon season is Summer and Fall and Jackfruit season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Loam and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crenshaw Melon is Neutral and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Crenshaw Melon and Jackfruit Physical Information
Crenshaw Melon and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Crenshaw Melon height is 30.50 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Crenshaw Melon and Jackfruit are as follows:
Crenshaw Melon flower color: Yellow
Crenshaw Melon leaf color: Green
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Jackfruit
Care of Crenshaw Melon and Jackfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crenshaw Melon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crenshaw Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.