How much sunlight does my Jackfruit need?

Jackfruit requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What is the growth pattern for Jackfruit?

Jackfruit will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Can Jackfruit be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Jackfruit can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Jackfruit easy to care for?

Jackfruit is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Jackfruit?

Jackfruit prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Jackfruit

Jackfruit is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Jackfruit belongs to the Artocarpus genus, and is native to India.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Artocarpus heterophyllus

Genus

Artocarpus

Family

Moraceae

Order

Rosales

Also known as

Jack tree

How to care for Jackfruit

Water

How often to water your Jackfruit

Jackfruit needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Jackfruit in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Jackfruit: 1ft from a window

Jackfruit love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Jackfruit does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Jackfruit in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Jackfruit

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Jackfruit: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Jackfruit after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Jackfruit is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors