Breadfruit growing tree of the genus Artocarpus also known as Artocarpus altilis or Bread fruit, Breadfruit perennial evergreen plant also used as ornamental plant and grow in tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 13+.
Leaves color green lobed shape, big leaves 20-50+ cm.
Flower color green, male and female, the male bloom first after the female.
Breadfruit fruits
Fruit edible in green color the fruit on the fruit there is little like spines, some cultivars is seedless.
Breadfruit for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Breadfruit growing and care:
Moist, big amount of water
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
Yes
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
All year
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
10-20 m, 30-60 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No
Blooming information
Bloom season:
All year
General information about the flower
Green flowers, male and female, the male bloom first after the female
Pollination is done by:
Self-pollination
Edible Fruit
Fruit harvest season:
All year mostly, Summer / Autumn
Fruits pests or diseases:
Brown spot
What can be done with big quantities of Breadfruit fruits?
Cooked, roasted, baked
Work requirements on the fruit:
Nothing
How long does it take to bear fruit?
3-6 years
Ripening of fruit:
Can take more than year
Scientific name:
Artocarpus altilis
