Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Apply N-P-K
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Not Available
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOTUS berthelotii
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Parrot's Beak
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Papageienschnabel
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Le Bec de perroquet
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Pico de loro
árbol del pan
In Greek
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bico do Papagaio
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Dziób papugi
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Parrot rostri
Arum
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Parrot's Beak and Breadfruit
Season and care of Parrot's Beak and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Parrot's Beak and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Parrot's Beak and Breadfruit Physical Information
Parrot's Beak and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Parrot's Beak and Breadfruit are as follows:
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Parrot's Beak and Breadfruit
Care of Parrot's Beak and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak 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.