Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
World/Pandemic
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Pinguicula vulgaris, Pinguicula moranensis, Pinguicula alpina
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Damp Places, Fens, Gravels, meadows, Moist Soils, shores, Shores of rivers or lakes, springs, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Circular
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
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, Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Pollen
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Cough, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Alpine, Bog Garden, Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
PINGUICULA
Common Name
Papaya
Butterwort
In Hindi
पपीता
Butterwort plant
In German
Papaya
Fettkraut Pflanze
In French
Papaye
plante Butterwort
In Spanish
Papaya
planta butterwort
In Greek
Παπάγια
φυτό Butterwort
In Portuguese
Mamão
planta Butterwort
In Polish
Papaja
Butterwort roślin
In Latin
Papaya
Butterwort herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Scrophulariales
Family
Caricaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Papaya and Butterwort
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Butterwort? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Butterwort. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Butterwort 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 Butterwort 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 Butterwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Butterwort
Season and care of Papaya and Butterwort is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Butterwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Butterwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterwort is Acidic.
Papaya and Butterwort Physical Information
Papaya and Butterwort physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Butterwort height is 152.40 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Butterwort are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Butterwort flower color: Not Available
- Butterwort leaf color: Not Available
Care of Papaya and Butterwort
Care of Papaya and Butterwort 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 Butterwort 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 Butterwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.