Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Types
Grasses
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Dry areas
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
12-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
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, Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used to feed livestock
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
Papaya
In Hindi
Bouteloua gracilis
पपीता
In German
Bouteloua Gracilis
Papaya
In French
Bouteloua aristidoides
Papaye
In Spanish
Chondrosum gracile
Papaya
In Greek
Bouteloua gracilis
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Bouteloua Gracilis
Mamão
In Polish
Bouteloua Gracilis
Papaja
In Latin
Bouteloua Gracilis
Papaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Brassicales
Family
Poaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynodonteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Papaya
Season and care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Bouteloua Gracilis and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bouteloua Gracilis season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaya season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Bouteloua Gracilis and Papaya Physical Information
Bouteloua Gracilis and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Bouteloua Gracilis and Papaya are as follows:
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Papaya
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis 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.