Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
South America
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
creamy white, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Pink
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
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Plant Season
Spring, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Do not water excessively
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
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
Ants, Mealybugs
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
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
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
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
कटहल
Gymnocalycium
In German
Jack
Gymnocalycium
In French
Jackfrucht
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
yaca
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
καρποί
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
jaca
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
chlebowca
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
Jackfruit
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Trichocereeae
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Jackfruit and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Gymnocalycium season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Jackfruit and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Jackfruit and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green
Care of Jackfruit and Gymnocalycium
Care of Jackfruit and Gymnocalycium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gymnocalycium pruning is done . In summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.