Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
South Africa
Mexico, Central America
Types
it is a type of daisy
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long 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
Fast
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water, Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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
Beautification, 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
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
Papaya
In Hindi
Livingstone Daisy
पपीता
In German
Livingstone Daisy
Papaya
In French
Livingstone daisy
Papaye
In Spanish
Livingstone daisy
Papaya
In Greek
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Livingstone daisy
Mamão
In Polish
Livingstone daisy
Papaja
In Latin
Livingstone primula
Papaya
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Aizoaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Dorotheanthus
Carica
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Livingstone Daisy and Papaya
Season and care of Livingstone Daisy and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Livingstone Daisy and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Livingstone Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Livingstone Daisy and Papaya Physical Information
Livingstone Daisy and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Livingstone Daisy and Papaya are as follows:
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Papaya
Care of Livingstone Daisy and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.