Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Africa
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires extensive pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
CARICA papaya
Common Name
African violet
Papaya
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
पपीता
In German
African Violet
Papaya
In French
African Violet
Papaye
In Spanish
Violeta africana
Papaya
In Greek
African Violet
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Violet africano
Mamão
In Polish
African Violet
Papaja
In Latin
African Violet
Papaya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Gesnariaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Not Available
Carica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyrtandroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of African Violet and Papaya
Season and care of African Violet and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about African Violet and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Violet is Loam and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
African Violet and Papaya Physical Information
African Violet and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of African Violet and Papaya are as follows:
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
African Violet leaf color: Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of African Violet and Papaya
Care of African Violet and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning and Papaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Requires little pruning. In summer African Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.