Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
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Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Low Elevation, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Orange Red
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
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
reseeds, Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
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Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Toxic
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
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
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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, Vine
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
CUCUMIS metuliferus
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
African Horned Cucumber, Blowfish Fruit, Jelly Melon, Kiwano Melon
In Hindi
कटहल
Kiwano Melon
In German
Jack
Hornmelone
In French
Jackfrucht
Cucumis metulifer
In Spanish
yaca
Cucumis metuliferus
In Greek
καρποί
Kiwano Melon
In Portuguese
jaca
pepino africano
In Polish
chlebowca
Ogórek kiwano
In Latin
Jackfruit
Kiwano Melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Kiwano Melon
Season and care of Jackfruit and Kiwano Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Kiwano Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Kiwano Melon season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kiwano Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Kiwano Melon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jackfruit and Kiwano Melon Physical Information
Jackfruit and Kiwano Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Kiwano Melon height is 240.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Kiwano Melon are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Kiwano Melon flower color: Lemon yellow
- Kiwano Melon leaf color: Green
Care of Jackfruit and Kiwano Melon
Care of Jackfruit and Kiwano Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kiwano Melon 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 Kiwano Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.