Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, China
Mexico, Central America
Types
garlic chives, oriental garlic, Asian chives,
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
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
Not Available
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Cardiac, Digestive
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a moth repellent
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALLIUM tuberosum
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Chinese Chives
Papaya
In Hindi
Chinese Chives
पपीता
In German
Knoblauch-Schnittlauch
Papaya
In French
Ciboule de Chine
Papaye
In Spanish
Allium tuberosum
Papaya
In Greek
Chinese Chives
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Allium tuberosum
Mamão
In Polish
Chinese Chives
Papaja
In Latin
Chinese Chives
Papaya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Liliaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Chives and Papaya
Season and care of Chinese Chives and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Chives and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Chives season is Summer and Fall and Papaya season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chinese Chives is Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Chinese Chives is Neutral and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Chives and Papaya Physical Information
Chinese Chives and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Chives height is 25.40 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Chinese Chives and Papaya are as follows:
Chinese Chives flower color: White
Chinese Chives leaf color: Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chinese Chives and Papaya
Care of Chinese Chives and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Chives 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 Chinese Chives 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.