Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
-
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Cold Regions, Temperate Regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Black Dyes
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Polemonium caeruleum
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Jacob's Ladder
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Jacob's Ladder
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Jacob's Ladder
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Jacob's Ladder
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Jacob's Ladder
árbol del pan
In Greek
Jacob's Ladder
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Jacob's Ladder
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Jacob's Ladder
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Jacob's Ladder
Arum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Polemonium
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jacob's Ladder and Breadfruit
Season and care of Jacob's Ladder and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Jacob's Ladder and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jacob's Ladder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jacob's Ladder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jacob's Ladder and Breadfruit Physical Information
Jacob's Ladder and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Jacob's Ladder height is 20.30 cm and width 27.90 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Jacob's Ladder and Breadfruit are as follows:
Jacob's Ladder flower color: Blue and Lavender
Jacob's Ladder leaf color: Green and Purple
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Breadfruit
Care of Jacob's Ladder and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jacob's Ladder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jacob's Ladder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.