Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
Caterpillar
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In German
Jack
Stachelbeere
In French
Jackfrucht
Groseille à maquereau
In Greek
καρποί
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
jaca
Groselha
In Polish
chlebowca
Agrest
In Latin
Jackfruit
hominem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Malpighiales
Family
Moraceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Artocarpus
Phyllanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Jackfruit and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jackfruit and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Jackfruit and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Jackfruit and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Jackfruit and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.