Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Not Available
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Grassland, open Woodlands, Woodlands
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAPTISIA sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Screamin' Yellow Baptisia, Yellow False Indigo, Yellow Wild Indigo
Breadfruit
In Hindi
पीले जंगली इंडिगो
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Gelbe wilde Indigo
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Jaune Indigo sauvage
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Amarillo salvaje del añil
árbol del pan
In Greek
Κίτρινο Άγρια Indigo
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Amarelo Indigo selvagem
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Żółty Dzikie Indigo
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Crocus Coneflower
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Baptisia
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Breadfruit
Season and care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Wild Indigo and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Wild Indigo season is Spring and Breadfruit season is Spring. The type of soil for Yellow Wild Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Wild Indigo is Acidic, Neutral and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Wild Indigo and Breadfruit Physical Information
Yellow Wild Indigo and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Wild Indigo height is 90.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Wild Indigo and Breadfruit are as follows:
Yellow Wild Indigo flower color: Yellow
Yellow Wild Indigo leaf color: Yellow green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Breadfruit
Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Wild Indigo pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Yellow Wild Indigo 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.