Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Tropical regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when young, 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
Nitrogen
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
allergic reaction
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ceiba pentandra
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
Breadfruit
In Hindi
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Kapok baum
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Fromager
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Ceiba
árbol del pan
In Greek
Ceiba
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Mafumeira
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kapok and Breadfruit
Season and care of Kapok and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Kapok and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kapok is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kapok and Breadfruit Physical Information
Kapok and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Kapok and Breadfruit are as follows:
Care of Kapok and Breadfruit
Care of Kapok and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kapok pruning is done Prune when young 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 Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.