Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
-
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Breadfruit
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Breadfruit Tree
In German
QUICKSTICK
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
QUICKSTICK
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
árbol del pan
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Gliricidia
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Breadfruit
Season and care of Quickstick and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Breadfruit season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Breadfruit Physical Information
Quickstick and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Breadfruit are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Breadfruit
Care of Quickstick and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.