Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Palm or Cycad
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America
  
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
  
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Ivory
  
White, Blue, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
  
Orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Fern like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site, Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
  
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
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 shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
  
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
  
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
  
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
  
Flowers
Yes
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
  
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
  
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Anti-fungal, Appetite enhancer, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, Headache, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Oral health, Piles, Rheumatism, Vitamin A, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
  
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
  
Areca catechu
  
Common Name
Papaya
  
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
  
In Hindi
पपीता
  
सुपारी
  
In German
Papaya
  
Betelnusspalme
  
In French
Papaye
  
noix de bétel
  
In Spanish
Papaya
  
Betelnusspalme
  
In Greek
Παπάγια
  
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
  
In Portuguese
Mamão
  
noz de betel
  
In Polish
Papaja
  
betel nut
  
In Latin
Papaya
  
nut Ham
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Brassicales
  
Arecales
  
Family
Caricaceae
  
Arecaceae
  
Genus
Carica
  
Archontophoenix
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Areceae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Arecoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Papaya and Areca nut
Season and care of Papaya and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Papaya and Areca nut Physical Information
Papaya and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Areca nut are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Papaya and Areca nut
Care of Papaya and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.