Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America
Types
Peanut cactus
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Irregular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin cuts
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Papaya
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
पपीता
In German
Igel Kaktus
Papaya
In French
hérisson cactus
Papaye
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Papaya
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Mamão
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Papaja
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Cactaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Papaya
Season and care of Echinopsis and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is Not Available and Papaya season is Not Available. The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Echinopsis and Papaya Physical Information
Echinopsis and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Papaya are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Echinopsis and Papaya
Care of Echinopsis and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done 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 Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.