Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
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
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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
Not Available
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Papaya
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
पपीता
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Papaya
In French
Kangaroo Paws
Papaye
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
Papaya
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
Mamão
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
Papaja
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
Papaya
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Commelinales
Brassicales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Carica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Papaya
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Kangaroo Paws and Papaya Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Papaya are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Papaya
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws 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.
