Breadfruit Plant
Artocarpus altilis, known as Breadfruit, is a fast-growing tree up to 15-20m, thrives in well-drained loam, full sun, and provides edible fruit with medicinal uses.
Habit
Tree
Height
10-20m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Sandy loam
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, humid
Temperature (°)
24-32°C
Humidity (%)
60-85%
Potting media
Organic compost
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
1.5-3 kg
Flowering Time
Spring, Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.5-7.5
Soil EC
Medium
Yield Per Plant
100-300 fruits
NPK ratio
08:04:12
life Span
50-80 years
Health Benefits
Nutrient-rich fruit
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 3-4 weeks with high-potassium fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Fruit Rot, Leaf Spot, Aphids, Fruit Flies, Scale Insects.
Symptoms
Soft, dis-colored fruit Brown/black spots on leaves, Curling, yellowing leaves, Small holes in fruit, premature fruit drop, Sticky honeydew, stunted growth.
Organic Remedies
Remove affected fruit, improve air circulation, Prune affected leaves, apply neem oil, Insecticidal soap, Use traps.
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides containing carbendazim, Copper-based fungicides, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Insecticides containing spinosad, Systemic insecticides like imidacloprid.