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Artocarpus heterophyllus

Jackfruit tree

Tropical evergreen from South Asia. Features massive spiky fruit and glossy deeply lobed leaves. Requires high humidity and full sun. Suitable indoors when young due to eventual large size.

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Pot Size 7-8 in

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	7-8 in	In Stock	$58.92	Buy
	7-8 in	Out of Stock	$59.97	Buy

Pot Size 11-12 in

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	11-12 in	In Stock	$163.78	Buy

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Plant Details

Common Name	Jackfruit tree
Family	Moraceae
Genus	Artocarpus
Species	Heterophyllus
Origin	South and Southeast Asia
Blooming	Spring/Summer, small inconspicuous flowers on trunk (cauliflory)
Leaf Color	Dark glossy green
Sunlight	Sun
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	close No

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil rich in organic matter, pH 6.0-7.5

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season; reduce watering significantly in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for fruiting; bright indirect light indoors to prevent scorching

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Fertilization

Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (April-September)

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Pruning

Prune young branches to control size indoors; remove dead or diseased foliage

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months

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agriculture Harvesting Period 4 months

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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

59° – 100°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

40% – 90%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

3000 – 60000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

100 – 2500

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

25% – 70%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

300 – 1800

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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