Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
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Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Rose
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
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
-
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
árbol del pan
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Moraceae
Genus
brachychiton
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Sterculieae
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Breadfruit
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Breadfruit Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Breadfruit are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Breadfruit
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree 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.