Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Mountain Fire , Variegata , Purity , Red Mill
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Shaded sites
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Hot Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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, fertilize in spring, fertilize in winter
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
dieback, Leaf spot, Mites, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
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
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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 Applicable
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
PIERIS japonica
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Japanese Andromeda
Papaya
In Hindi
Japanese pieris
पपीता
In German
Japanese pieris
Papaya
In French
Japanese pieris
Papaye
In Spanish
Japanese pieris
Papaya
In Greek
Japanese pieris
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Japanese pieris
Mamão
In Polish
Japanese pieris
Papaja
In Latin
Japanese pieris
Papaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Brassicales
Family
Ericaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lyonieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Pieris and Papaya
Season and care of Japanese Pieris and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Pieris and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Pieris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Pieris is Loam and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Japanese Pieris is Acidic and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Pieris and Papaya Physical Information
Japanese Pieris and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Pieris height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Japanese Pieris and Papaya are as follows:
Japanese Pieris flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Hot Pink
Japanese Pieris leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink and Bronze
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Pieris and Papaya
Care of Japanese Pieris and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Pieris pruning is done 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 Japanese Pieris 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.
