Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Brown
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
-
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
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
Copper iris
In Hindi
कटहल
Copper Iris
In German
Jack
Copper Iris
In French
Jackfrucht
Copper Iris
In Spanish
yaca
Cobre Iris
In Greek
καρποί
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
jaca
Copper Iris
In Polish
chlebowca
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Jackfruit
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Irideae
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Copper Iris
Season and care of Jackfruit and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Copper Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jackfruit and Copper Iris Physical Information
Jackfruit and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Copper Iris are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Jackfruit and Copper Iris
Care of Jackfruit and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.