Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Perennial
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
कटहल
African Iris
In German
Jack
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Jackfrucht
African Iris
In Spanish
yaca
Iris africano
In Greek
καρποί
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
jaca
Iris africano
In Polish
chlebowca
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Jackfruit
African Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Asparagales
Family
Moraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Irideae
Season and Care of Jackfruit and African Iris
Season and care of Jackfruit and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and African Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jackfruit and African Iris Physical Information
Jackfruit and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and African Iris are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Jackfruit and African Iris
Care of Jackfruit and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.