Artocarpus camansi, the breadnut, is a species of medium-sized tree in the family Moraceae. The wild ancestor of A. altilis (breadfruit), it is also known as seeded breadfruit to distinguish it from its mostly seedless descendant.
Breadfruit has moderate resistance to disease but can be prone to problems like leaf spot. Its vulnerability to insect pests varies with the variety, though most varieties have relatively low pest resistance. Regarding care, Breadfruit requires regular watering and feeding, and yellow leaves should be pruned frequently. It is important to manage pests and diseases as they occur and to harvest the plant promptly. Breadfruit is appropriate for people who can invest some time and effort in regular care.
How to keep Artocarpus Camansi.
Light
Breadfruit does best with ample sunlight, which greatly supports healthy growth. Originating from areas that receive abundant light, it is not particularly tolerant of dim conditions. Both too much and too little light can affect its development and may result in a less vigorous plant.
Temperature
Breadfruit originates from regions where temperatures range from 68 to 100 °F (20 to 38 ℃). Since it comes from warm climates, it does best within that temperature range. In colder seasons, provide a heat source to maintain optimal growth conditions.
Fertilizer
Choose organic fertilizers (e.g., fish emulsion or compost) instead of chemical fertilizers for Breadfruit. Provide higher nitrogen and phosphorus to young plants in spring. Incorporate compost or fertilizer into the soil before or after planting. For mature plants, supplement in spring with a balanced fertilizer or one specific to a deficiency. Nutrient deficiency causes small leaves, short branches, yellow or bronze leaves, acidic fruits, premature fruit fall, and splitting.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Artocarpus
- Family
- Moraceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 9.14 m to 15.24 m
- Mature Spread
- 20.12 m
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Yellow, Green
- Flower Size
- 10.16 cm to 12.70 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Fall
- Native Area
- Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia
Other names.
