Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene fasciculata, Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene macrosperma
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas, Upland sand prairies, Upland savannas
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, 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
Needs more water during establishment, Water deeply about once a week
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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, 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
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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
Nausia, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Chamaecrista fasciculata
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Sleeping Plant, prairie partridge pea, showy partridge pea, prairie senna, large-flowered sensitive-pea,dwarf cassia, partridge pea senna, locust weed,golden cassia
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Partridge Pea
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Partridge Pea
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Partridge Pea
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Partridge Pea
árbol del pan
In Greek
πέρδικα μπιζέλι
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Partridge Pea
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Partridge Pea
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Partridge Pea
Arum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Chamaecrista
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cassieae
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Partridge Pea and Breadfruit
Season and care of Partridge Pea and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Partridge Pea and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Partridge Pea season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Partridge Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Partridge Pea is Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Partridge Pea and Breadfruit Physical Information
Partridge Pea and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Partridge Pea height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Partridge Pea and Breadfruit are as follows:
Partridge Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Partridge Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Partridge Pea and Breadfruit
Care of Partridge Pea and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Partridge Pea 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 Partridge Pea 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.