Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mexico, Central America
Types
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Lakes, stream banks
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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 Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, 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
hair algae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
UTRICULARIA
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Bladderwort
Papaya
In Hindi
Bladderwort plant
पपीता
In German
bladderwort Pflanze
Papaya
In French
plante Bladderwort
Papaye
In Spanish
planta bladderwort
Papaya
In Greek
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
planta bladderwort
Mamão
In Polish
Bladderwort roślin
Papaja
In Latin
bladderwort herba
Papaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Brassicales
Family
Lentibulariaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
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Season and Care of Bladderwort and Papaya
Season and care of Bladderwort and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Bladderwort and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bladderwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Papaya season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bladderwort is and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Bladderwort and Papaya Physical Information
Bladderwort and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Bladderwort and Papaya are as follows:
Care of Bladderwort and Papaya
Care of Bladderwort and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, 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 Bladderwort 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.