Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Types
not available
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-15
Sunset Zone
23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
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
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
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
Borders, Slopes hedging
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
wax
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
CARICA papaya
Common Name
wax plant
Papaya
In Hindi
Candelilla
पपीता
In German
candelilla
Papaya
In French
candelilla
Papaye
In Spanish
candelilla
Papaya
In Greek
candelilla
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
candelilla
Mamão
In Polish
candelilla
Papaja
In Latin
candelilla
Papaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Brassicales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelilla and Papaya
Season and care of Candelilla and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelilla and Papaya Physical Information
Candelilla and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Papaya are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Candelilla and Papaya
Care of Candelilla and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla 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 Candelilla 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.