Gomphrena

Pawpaw

About Gomphrena and Pawpaw

Gomphrena

Pawpaw

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Central America

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada

Types

Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Terrestrial

Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-126-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

8-6

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, 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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.40 cm1,371.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Magenta

Purple, Burgundy, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Copper, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Narrow oblong to elliptic

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone

Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

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 dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

Fertilizers

14-14-14 Fertilizer

Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive

Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea

Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GOMPHRENA globosa

ASIMINA triloba

Common Name

Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena

Pawpaw

In Hindi

Gomphrena

गंदा संयंत्र

In German

Gomphrena

Papaya Pflanze

In French

Gomphrena

usine de papaye

In Spanish

Gomphrena

planta de la papaya

In Greek

Gomphrena

φυτό pawpaw

In Portuguese

Gomphrena

planta mamão

In Polish

Gomphrena

pawpaw roślin

In Latin

Gomphrena

quince herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Magnoliales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Annonaceae

Genus

Gomphrena

Asimina Adans

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

909

1 27800

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Properties of Gomphrena and Pawpaw

Wondering what are the properties of Gomphrena and Pawpaw? We provide you with everything About Gomphrena and Pawpaw. Gomphrena doesn't have thorns and Pawpaw doesn't have thorns. Also Gomphrena does not have fragrant flowers. Gomphrena has allergic reactions like and Pawpaw has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Gomphrena and Pawpaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Pawpaw

Season and care of Gomphrena and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.

Gomphrena and Pawpaw Physical Information

Gomphrena and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Pawpaw are as follows:

Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Gomphrena and Pawpaw

Care of Gomphrena and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.