Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
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
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Fibre
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Papaya
In Hindi
Needle Grass
पपीता
In German
Nadel- Gras
Papaya
In French
aiguille Herbe
Papaye
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Papaya
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Mamão
In Polish
igła do trawy
Papaja
In Latin
acus Grass
Papaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Brassicales
Family
Poaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Stipeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Papaya
Season and care of Needle Grass and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Papaya season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Needle Grass and Papaya Physical Information
Needle Grass and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Needle Grass and Papaya are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Needle Grass and Papaya
Care of Needle Grass and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass 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 Needle Grass 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.