Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fern, Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
Mexico, Central America
Types
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, River side
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Clay, Moist
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize only when soil is poor
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Cottage garden
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS capensis
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Jewelweed
Papaya
In Hindi
Not Available
पपीता
In German
Impatiens capensis
Papaya
In French
Impatiente du Cap
Papaye
In Spanish
Impatiens capensis
Papaya
In Greek
Impatiens capensis
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Impatiens capensis
Mamão
In Polish
Impatiens capensis
Papaja
In Latin
Impatiens capensis
Papaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Brassicales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jewelweed and Papaya
Season and care of Jewelweed and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Jewelweed and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jewelweed season is Summer and Fall and Papaya season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Jewelweed and Papaya Physical Information
Jewelweed and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Jewelweed and Papaya are as follows:
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jewelweed and Papaya
Care of Jewelweed and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally 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 Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.