Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Humid climates
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
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 Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Papaya
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
पपीता
In German
Dancing Bulb
Papaya
In French
Dancing Bulb
Papaye
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Papaya
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Mamão
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Papaja
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Papaya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Papaya
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is Not Available and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Dancing Bulb and Papaya Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Papaya are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Papaya
Care of Dancing Bulb and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dancing Bulb pruning is done 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 Dancing Bulb 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.