Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Brazil
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Brunfelsia americana, Brunfelsia australis, Brunfelsia chiricaspi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Green, Tan, Brown
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
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
BRUNFELSIA calycina
Common Name
Papaya
Raintree
In Hindi
पपीता
Brunfelsia plant
In German
Papaya
Brunfelsia Pflanze
In French
Papaye
plante Brunfelsia
In Spanish
Papaya
planta brunfelsia
In Greek
Παπάγια
φυτό Brunfelsia
In Portuguese
Mamão
plantas Brunfelsia
In Polish
Papaja
Brunfelsia roślin
In Latin
Papaya
Hedysarum herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Caricaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Petunia
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Papaya and Brunfelsia
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Brunfelsia? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Brunfelsia. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Brunfelsia 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 Brunfelsia 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 Brunfelsia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Brunfelsia
Season and care of Papaya and Brunfelsia is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Brunfelsia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brunfelsia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Brunfelsia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Brunfelsia is Acidic, Neutral.
Papaya and Brunfelsia Physical Information
Papaya and Brunfelsia physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Brunfelsia height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Brunfelsia are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Brunfelsia flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Brunfelsia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Papaya and Brunfelsia
Care of Papaya and Brunfelsia 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 Brunfelsia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brunfelsia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.