Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
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Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
Butterflies
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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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
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Iris germanica
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
German Iris
In Hindi
कटहल
German Iris
In German
Jack
German Iris
In French
Jackfrucht
German Iris
In Spanish
yaca
German Iris
In Greek
καρποί
German Iris
In Portuguese
jaca
German Iris
In Polish
chlebowca
German Iris
In Latin
Jackfruit
German Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Urticales
Asparagales
Family
Moraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Irideae
Season and Care of Jackfruit and German Iris
Season and care of Jackfruit and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and German Iris season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jackfruit and German Iris Physical Information
Jackfruit and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and German Iris are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Jackfruit and German Iris
Care of Jackfruit and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German 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 German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.