Overnight Drying Off Of A Jackfruit Tree

Question

It was flourishing, lush and green and then excessive and continued rains.The leaves just turned brown and the bark on the stem got mushy

Answer 1

While these trees need constant moisture, they don't tolerate saturated soil. You need to improve the drainage so that in the event of excessive rain, the excess will drain off right away. Adding compost to the soil is one way to improve drainage. These articles should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/yard-drainage-problems.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/waterlogged-soil-fixes

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/jackfruit-trees/growing-jackfruit-trees.htm