Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not available
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, 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
Average Water Needs
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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Homeopathy
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
árbol del pan
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Arum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Calliandra
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Breadfruit
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Powder Puff Tree and Breadfruit Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Breadfruit are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Breadfruit
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff 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 Powder Puff 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.