Breadfruit

Breadfruit

Artocarpus altilis

Artocarpus
Moraceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 1012
🐾 Pet-Safe

Breadfruit is a large tropical tree that requires a warm, humid climate with full sun and rich, well-drained soil. It is a heavy feeder and benefits from regular fertilization with a balanced tropical fertilizer during the growing season. In temperate climates it can only be grown in containers and must be overwintered indoors in a warm, bright location.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Mature Height

240″ – 480″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

360

Flowers

mixed

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply And Thoroughly; Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Ensure Good Drainage

Soil pH

4 – 7

Temperature

50°95°F

Mature Spread

up to 240

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Coarse

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Andaman Is.
Bangladesh
Brazil North
Brazil Northeast
Brazil Southeast
Brazil West-Central
Cameroon
Caroline Is.
Central African Repu
Central American Pac
Chagos Archipelago
Comoros
Cook Is.
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Fiji
Gambia

Attracts

🐝 Birds
🐝 Bees
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 17, 2022 by i maria (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
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