Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Silver, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Silver, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Costapalmate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Larva, Palmetto weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Oral Cancers
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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
Antidepressant
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Nut
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Chewing
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
BISMARCKIA nobilis
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Bismarck Palm
Papaya
In Hindi
Bismarck Palm
पपीता
In German
Bismarck Palm
Papaya
In French
Bismarck Palm
Papaye
In Spanish
Bismarck Palm
Papaya
In Greek
Bismarck Palm
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Bismarck Palm
Mamão
In Polish
Bismarck Palm
Papaja
In Latin
Bismarck Palm
Papaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Brassicales
Family
Arecaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Borasseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bismarck Palm and Papaya
Season and care of Bismarck Palm and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Bismarck Palm and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bismarck Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bismarck Palm is Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bismarck Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Bismarck Palm and Papaya Physical Information
Bismarck Palm and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Bismarck Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Bismarck Palm and Papaya are as follows:
Bismarck Palm flower color: Light Yellow
Bismarck Palm leaf color: Blue Green, Silver and Gray
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bismarck Palm and Papaya
Care of Bismarck Palm and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bismarck Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Bismarck Palm 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.