Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not available
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Desert
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects, 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
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for making soaps
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, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Agave lechuguilla
CARICA papaya
Common Name
lechuguilla
Papaya
In Hindi
lechuguilla
पपीता
In German
lechuguilla
Papaya
In French
lechuguilla
Papaye
In Spanish
lechuguilla
Papaya
In Greek
lechuguilla
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
lechuguilla
Mamão
In Polish
lechuguilla
Papaja
In Latin
lechuguilla
Papaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Brassicales
Family
Agavaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lechuguilla and Papaya
Season and care of Lechuguilla and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Lechuguilla and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lechuguilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lechuguilla is Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Lechuguilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Lechuguilla and Papaya Physical Information
Lechuguilla and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Lechuguilla height is 5.10 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Lechuguilla and Papaya are as follows:
Lechuguilla flower color: Yellow
Lechuguilla leaf color: Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lechuguilla and Papaya
Care of Lechuguilla and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lechuguilla pruning is done 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 Lechuguilla 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.