Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
cowpea , pigeon pea
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Fields, Loamy soils
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
H2
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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, Compost
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf curl, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
allergic reaction
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PISUM sativum
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Garden Pea
Breadfruit
In Hindi
मटर
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Erbse
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Erbse
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
guisante
árbol del pan
In Greek
μπιζέλι
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
ervilha
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
groch
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Garden Pea and Breadfruit
Season and care of Garden Pea and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Pea and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Pea season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Garden Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Pea is Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Pea and Breadfruit Physical Information
Garden Pea and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Pea height is 30.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Pea and Breadfruit are as follows:
Garden Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Garden Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Garden Pea and Breadfruit
Care of Garden Pea and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Pea pruning is done 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 Garden Pea needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.