Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
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Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
Pollen
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In Hindi
persian violet
कटहल
In German
persian violet
Jack
In French
persian violet
Jackfrucht
In Spanish
Violeta persa
yaca
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
καρποί
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
jaca
In Polish
Persian Violet
chlebowca
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Jackfruit
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Urticales
Family
Gentianaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Exaceae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Jackfruit
Season and care of Persian Violet and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jackfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Jackfruit Physical Information
Persian Violet and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Jackfruit are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Violet and Jackfruit
Care of Persian Violet and Jackfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet 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.