Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Breadfruit
In Hindi
peruvian lily
Breadfruit Tree
In German
peruanische Lilie
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
lis des Incas
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
lirio peruano
árbol del pan
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Breadfruit
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Breadfruit? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Breadfruit. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Breadfruit doesn't have thorns. Also Peruvian-Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Peruvian-Lily has allergic reactions like angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching and Urticaria and Breadfruit has allergic reactions like angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching and Urticaria. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Peruvian-Lily and Breadfruit and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Breadfruit
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Breadfruit season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian-Lily and Breadfruit Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Breadfruit are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Breadfruit
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily 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 Peruvian-Lily 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.