Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Japan
Mexico, Central America
Types
not available
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Dark Red
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALANTHE discolor
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Papaya
In Hindi
Ground Orchid
पपीता
In German
Ground Orchid
Papaya
In French
Ground Orchid
Papaye
In Spanish
Ground Orchid
Papaya
In Greek
Ground Orchid
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Ground Orchid
Mamão
In Polish
Ground Orchid
Papaja
In Latin
Ground Orchid
Papaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Orchidaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arethuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ground Orchid and Papaya
Season and care of Ground Orchid and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Ground Orchid and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ground Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Papaya season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Ground Orchid and Papaya Physical Information
Ground Orchid and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Ground Orchid and Papaya are as follows:
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ground Orchid and Papaya
Care of Ground Orchid and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Ground Orchid 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.