How to grow and care for Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.
Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Moraceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
This plant mostly grew in tropical or subtropical regions.
🎋 Stem
Most are shrubs, but there are also woody climbing plants. Many species produce a milky sap that can be used to make rubber.
water
How to water Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.
How often should I water?
check Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~42℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Rosales, Family: Moraceae, Genus: Artocarpus, Species: Artocarpus heterophyllus
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 - 13 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Artocarpus |
| Species | Artocarpus heterophyllus |
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