Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Balanced 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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, 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
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Crossandra, firecracker flower
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Crossandra
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Crossandra
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Crossandra
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Crossandra
árbol del pan
In Greek
Crossandra
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Crossandra
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Crossandra
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Urticales
Family
Acanthaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Crossandra
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Crossandra and Breadfruit
Season and care of Crossandra and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Crossandra and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crossandra is Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crossandra and Breadfruit Physical Information
Crossandra and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Crossandra and Breadfruit are as follows:
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crossandra and Breadfruit
Care of Crossandra and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Crossandra 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.