Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, 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, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Papaya
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
पपीता
In German
Laub- Cattail
Papaya
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Papaye
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Papaya
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Mamão
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Papaja
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Papaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Brassicales
Family
Typhaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Papaya
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Papaya season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Broadleaf Cattail and Papaya Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Papaya are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Papaya
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Broadleaf Cattail 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.