Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
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
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Tomatillos
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Tomatillos
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Tomatilles
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Tomatillos
árbol del pan
In Greek
Tomatillos
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Tomatillos
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Urticales
Family
Solanaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Physalis
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Physaleae
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Breadfruit
Season and care of Tomatillo and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tomatillo and Breadfruit Physical Information
Tomatillo and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Breadfruit are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tomatillo and Breadfruit
Care of Tomatillo and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage 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 Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.