Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Wild
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Umbrella Like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Tissue culture, Tuber propagation
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, watered when a new leaf first appears
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
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
organic fertlizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Tuber Rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, pollinators
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
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
Diarrhea, Fever, Stomach aliments, Swelling
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Tuber
Fruits
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHOPHALLUS titanum
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Titan Arum
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Titan Arum
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Titan Arum
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Titan Arum
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Arum Titan
árbol del pan
In Greek
Titan Arum
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Titan Arum
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Titan Arum
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Urticales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Titan Arum and Breadfruit
Season and care of Titan Arum and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Titan Arum and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Titan Arum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Titan Arum is Loam and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Titan Arum is Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Titan Arum and Breadfruit Physical Information
Titan Arum and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Titan Arum height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Titan Arum and Breadfruit are as follows:
Titan Arum flower color: Green, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Titan Arum leaf color: Not Available
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Titan Arum and Breadfruit
Care of Titan Arum and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Titan Arum 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 Titan Arum 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.