Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants, Fruits, Houseplant, native plant natural landscaping, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Fruit
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Grafted Gymnocalycium Cultivars, Echinopsis chamaecereus cultivar, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
In desert grasslands, Rocky Mountains, sandy seeps, Semi arid regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink, Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Purplish Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Irregular
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
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
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Texas rainbow cactus, Spiny hedgehog cactus
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Dasyacanthus echinocereus
árbol del pan
In Greek
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Urticales
Family
Cactaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Rainbow Cactus and Breadfruit
Season and care of Rainbow Cactus and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Rainbow Cactus and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rainbow Cactus season is and Breadfruit season is . The type of soil for Rainbow Cactus is and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rainbow Cactus is and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rainbow Cactus and Breadfruit Physical Information
Rainbow Cactus and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Rainbow Cactus height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Rainbow Cactus and Breadfruit are as follows:
Rainbow Cactus flower color: Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink and Red
Rainbow Cactus leaf color:
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Breadfruit
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rainbow Cactus 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 Rainbow Cactus 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.