Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Papaya
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
पपीता
In German
Kracher penstemon
Papaya
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Papaye
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Papaya
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Mamão
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Papaja
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Papaya
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Papaya
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Papaya season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Papaya Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Papaya are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Papaya
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads 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 Firecracker Penstemon 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.