Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
-
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Upland
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
10-15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson
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
Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, 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
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, 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, Nutrients, Wounds
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Daphne plant
Breadfruit
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
plante Daphne
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
árbol del pan
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Daphne plant
Arum
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Daphne and Breadfruit
Season and care of Daphne and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Daphne and Breadfruit Physical Information
Daphne and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Breadfruit are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Daphne and Breadfruit
Care of Daphne and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne 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.