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About Breadfruit and Satsuma


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Fruit  
Fruit  

Origin
China, Japan  
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia  

Types
-  
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs  

Number of Varieties
6  
2  

Habitat
Subtropical climates  
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11  
10-15  

AHS Heat Zone
10-8  
12-9  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H2  

Habit
Spreading  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
300.00 cm  
99+
2,600.00 cm  
10

Minimum Width
180.00 cm  
99+
600.00 cm  
37

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White  
Yellow green  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Orange Red  
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Acicular  
Irregular  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings  
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium  
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
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 branches, 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
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year  
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Coarse  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies  
Birds  

Allergy
-  
allergic reaction  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
-  

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair  
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for birds  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C  
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss  

Part of Plant Used
Fruits  
Fruits  

Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant  
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CITRUS unshiu  
ARTOCARPUS altilis  

Common Name
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin  
Breadfruit  

In Hindi
satsuma  
Breadfruit Tree  

In German
satsuma  
Brotfruchtbaum  

In French
satsuma  
Breadfruit Arbre  

In Spanish
satsuma  
árbol del pan  

In Greek
satsuma  
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο  

In Portuguese
satsuma  
Árvore de fruta-pão  

In Polish
Satsuma  
Breadfruit drzewo  

In Latin
Satsuma  
Arum  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Sapindales  
Urticales  

Family
Rutaceae  
Moraceae  

Genus
Citrus  
Artocarpus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Citreae  
Artocarpeae  

Subfamily
Citroideae  
-  

Number of Species
16  
99+
60  
99+

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Properties of Satsuma and Breadfruit

Wondering what are the properties of Satsuma and Breadfruit? We provide you with everything About Satsuma and Breadfruit. Satsuma doesn't have thorns and Breadfruit doesn't have thorns. Also Satsuma does not have fragrant flowers. Satsuma has allergic reactions like and Breadfruit has allergic reactions like . 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 Satsuma and Breadfruit and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Satsuma and Breadfruit

Season and care of Satsuma and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Satsuma and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Satsuma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Satsuma is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Satsuma and Breadfruit Physical Information

Satsuma and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Satsuma and Breadfruit are as follows:

Care of Satsuma and Breadfruit

Care of Satsuma and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Satsuma 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.

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