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Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)

Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a large, tropical tree producing massive, edible fruits with a unique sweet flavor, widely cultivated in South and Southeast Asia.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Warm to Hot

Fertilizer

Moderate Feeding

Care Requirements

Light Requirements

Full Sun

Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and fruiting.

Water Requirements

Consistent Moisture

Water deeply when topsoil is dry, avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature Requirements

Warm to Hot

Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates; sensitive to frost. Ideal temperatures are between 24-30°C.

Fertilizer Requirements

Moderate Feeding

Feed balanced fertilizer during growing season, potassium-rich before fruiting.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Fruit

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

15-25 m

Spread

10-15 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

5-15 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Artocarpus brasiliensis Gomes
Artocarpus grandis Linden ex Cazzuola & Nencioni
Artocarpus maximus Blanco
Artocarpus philippensis Lam.
Polyphema jaca Lour.
Saccus heterophyllus (Lam.) Kuntze
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyMoraceae
  • genusArtocarpus
  • speciesArtocarpus heterophyllus
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

None

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