Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not available
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, 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
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, 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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS marginalis
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Marginal wood fern
Papaya
In Hindi
marginal wood fern
पपीता
In German
marginal Holz fern
Papaya
In French
marginal dryoptéride
Papaye
In Spanish
helecho de madera marginal
Papaya
In Greek
οριακή φτέρη ξύλο
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
samambaia de madeira marginal
Mamão
In Polish
marginalne drewna paproci
Papaja
In Latin
Fern marginalibus
Papaya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Brassicales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Papaya
Season and care of Marginal Wood Fern and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Marginal Wood Fern and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marginal Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Marginal Wood Fern is Clay, Loam and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Marginal Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Marginal Wood Fern and Papaya Physical Information
Marginal Wood Fern and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Marginal Wood Fern height is 30.50 cm and width 90.50 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Marginal Wood Fern and Papaya are as follows:
Marginal Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Marginal Wood Fern leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Papaya
Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marginal Wood Fern pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Marginal Wood Fern 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.