Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
Birds
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, 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
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
Carissia
In French
Jackfrucht
carissa
In Portuguese
jaca
carissa
In Polish
chlebowca
carissa
In Latin
Jackfruit
carissa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Gentianales
Family
Moraceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Carisseae
Subfamily
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Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Carissa
Season and care of Jackfruit and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Carissa season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Jackfruit and Carissa Physical Information
Jackfruit and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Carissa are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jackfruit and Carissa
Care of Jackfruit and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.