Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
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Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Black
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
Birds
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
Black Currant
In Hindi
कटहल
Black Currant
In German
Jack
Black Currant
In French
Jackfrucht
groseille noire
In Spanish
yaca
negro Grosella
In Greek
καρποί
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
jaca
groselha-preta
In Polish
chlebowca
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Jackfruit
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Black Currant
Season and care of Jackfruit and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Black Currant season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jackfruit and Black Currant Physical Information
Jackfruit and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Black Currant are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Jackfruit and Black Currant
Care of Jackfruit and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.