Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Mexico
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Opuntia ficus-indica
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-12
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Globe shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Biomass for fuel, Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
In Hindi
कटहल
Opuntia ficus-indica
In German
Jack
Opuntia ficus-indica
In French
Jackfrucht
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Spanish
yaca
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Greek
καρποί
Φραγκοσυκιά
In Portuguese
jaca
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Polish
chlebowca
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Latin
Jackfruit
Opuntia ficus-indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Opuntia Mill
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Opuntieae
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Barbary Fig
Season and care of Jackfruit and Barbary Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Barbary Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Barbary Fig season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jackfruit and Barbary Fig Physical Information
Jackfruit and Barbary Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Barbary Fig are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Care of Jackfruit and Barbary Fig
Care of Jackfruit and Barbary Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barbary Fig pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.