Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
कटहल
In German
Cordia subcordata
Jack
In French
Cordia subcordata
Jackfrucht
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
yaca
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
καρποί
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
jaca
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
chlebowca
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Jackfruit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Kou and Jackfruit
Season and care of Kou and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jackfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Kou and Jackfruit Physical Information
Kou and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Jackfruit are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Kou and Jackfruit
Care of Kou and Jackfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.