Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Argentina, Chile
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Not available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
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
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Papaya
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In German
Papaya
boxberry
In French
Papaye
boxberry
In Spanish
Papaya
boxberry
In Greek
Παπάγια
boxberry
In Portuguese
Mamão
boxberry
In Polish
Papaja
boxberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Ericales
Family
Caricaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Papaya and Boxberry
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Boxberry? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Boxberry. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Boxberry doesn't have thorns. Also Papaya does not have fragrant flowers. Papaya has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes and wheezing and Boxberry has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Papaya and Boxberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Boxberry
Season and care of Papaya and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Papaya and Boxberry Physical Information
Papaya and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Boxberry are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Papaya and Boxberry
Care of Papaya and Boxberry 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 Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.