Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
gardens
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
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
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Jessamine
Breadfruit
In Hindi
चमेली
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Carolina-Jasmin
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Gelsemium sempervirens
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Gelsemium sempervirens
árbol del pan
In Greek
Gelsemium sempervirens
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Gelsemium sempervirens
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Gelsemium sempervirens
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Gelsemium sempervirens
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Urticales
Family
Solanaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jessamine and Breadfruit
Season and care of Jessamine and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Jessamine and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jessamine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jessamine is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jessamine and Breadfruit Physical Information
Jessamine and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Jessamine and Breadfruit are as follows:
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jessamine and Breadfruit
Care of Jessamine and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches 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 Jessamine 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.