Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
America
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
Lobelia
In French
Jackfrucht
Lobelia
In Portuguese
jaca
Lobélia
In Polish
chlebowca
Lobelia
In Latin
Jackfruit
Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Urticales
Asterales
Family
Moraceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Lobelia
Season and care of Jackfruit and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Lobelia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Jackfruit and Lobelia Physical Information
Jackfruit and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Lobelia are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jackfruit and Lobelia
Care of Jackfruit and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.