Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not available
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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, Nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Papaya
In German
boxberry
Papaya
In French
boxberry
Papaye
In Spanish
boxberry
Papaya
In Greek
boxberry
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
boxberry
Mamão
In Polish
boxberry
Papaja
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Brassicales
Family
Ericaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gaultherieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boxberry and Papaya
Season and care of Boxberry and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxberry and Papaya Physical Information
Boxberry and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Papaya are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Boxberry and Papaya
Care of Boxberry and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Boxberry 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.