Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
gardens, old gardens
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green, Tan
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
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
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
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
Bonsai, Borders
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
Not Available
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
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, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
STYRAX japonicus
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Japanese Snowbell
Papaya
In Hindi
Japanese Snowbell
पपीता
In German
Japanese Snowbell
Papaya
In French
Japanese Snowbell
Papaye
In Spanish
Japanese Snowbell
Papaya
In Greek
Japanese Snowbell
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Japanese Snowbell
Mamão
In Polish
Japanese Snowbell
Papaja
In Latin
Japanese Snowbell
Papaya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Brassicales
Family
Styracaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Snowbell and Papaya
Season and care of Japanese Snowbell and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Snowbell and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Snowbell season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Snowbell is Clay, Loam and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Japanese Snowbell is Acidic, Neutral and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Snowbell and Papaya Physical Information
Japanese Snowbell and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Snowbell height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Japanese Snowbell and Papaya are as follows:
Japanese Snowbell flower color: White
Japanese Snowbell leaf color: Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Snowbell and Papaya
Care of Japanese Snowbell and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Snowbell pruning is done 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 Snowbell 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.