Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
South Africa
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-15
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long, Alternate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs high amount of water
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Prune to control growth, 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, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Anti-fungal, Purgative
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ipomoea quamoclit
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
star glory , hummingbird vine
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Kunjlata
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Ipomoea quamoclit
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Ipomoea quamoclit
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Ipomoea quamoclit
árbol del pan
In Greek
Ipomoea quamoclit
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Ipomoea quamoclit
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Ipomoea quamoclit
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Ipomoea quamoclit
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Urticales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ipomoeeae
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cypress Vine and Breadfruit
Season and care of Cypress Vine and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Cypress Vine and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cypress Vine season is Spring and Summer and Breadfruit season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cypress Vine is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cypress Vine is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cypress Vine and Breadfruit Physical Information
Cypress Vine and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Cypress Vine height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Cypress Vine and Breadfruit are as follows:
Cypress Vine flower color: Red and Magenta
Cypress Vine leaf color: Gray Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cypress Vine and Breadfruit
Care of Cypress Vine and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cypress Vine pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune to control growth, 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 Cypress Vine 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.