Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Peanut cactus
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Irregular
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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 in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin cuts
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, 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 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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Breadfruit
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Igel Kaktus
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
hérisson cactus
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
árbol del pan
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Urticales
Family
Cactaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Breadfruit
Season and care of Echinopsis and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Breadfruit season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Echinopsis and Breadfruit Physical Information
Echinopsis and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Breadfruit are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Echinopsis and Breadfruit
Care of Echinopsis and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.