Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
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Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
Toxic
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In Hindi
tail flower
कटहल
In German
Schwanz Blume
Jack
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
Jackfrucht
In Spanish
tail flower
yaca
In Greek
Tail flower
καρποί
In Portuguese
Tailflower
jaca
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
chlebowca
In Latin
Tail flower
Jackfruit
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Urticales
Genus
Anthocercis
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthurieae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Tail Flower and Jackfruit
Season and care of Tail Flower and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Tail Flower and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jackfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tail Flower is Loam and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tail Flower is Neutral and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Tail Flower and Jackfruit Physical Information
Tail Flower and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Tail Flower and Jackfruit are as follows:
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Tail Flower and Jackfruit
Care of Tail Flower and Jackfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jackfruit pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.