Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
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Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light 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
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
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 animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In German
Jack
Wassermelone
In French
Jackfrucht
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
yaca
Citrullus lanatus
In Portuguese
jaca
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
chlebowca
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
Jackfruit
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Cucurbitales
Family
Moraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Citrullus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Benincaseae
Subfamily
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Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Jackfruit and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Citrullus Lanatus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Jackfruit and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Jackfruit and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jackfruit and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Jackfruit and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done 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 Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.