Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Narrowly elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, 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, Do Not over Water
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
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
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Bees, 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
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Cures poisoning from fish
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bulbs
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
BLETIA purpurea
Common Name
Papaya
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
In Hindi
पपीता
Candelaria
In German
Papaya
Candelaria
In French
Papaye
Candelaria
In Spanish
Papaya
Candelaria
In Greek
Παπάγια
Candelaria
In Portuguese
Mamão
Candelaria
In Polish
Papaja
Candelaria
In Latin
Papaya
Candelaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Orchidales
Family
Caricaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Arethuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Papaya and Candelaria
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Candelaria? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Candelaria. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Candelaria 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 Candelaria 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 Candelaria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Candelaria
Season and care of Papaya and Candelaria is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Candelaria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelaria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Candelaria is Sand while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral.
Papaya and Candelaria Physical Information
Papaya and Candelaria physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Candelaria are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
- Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Care of Papaya and Candelaria
Care of Papaya and Candelaria 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 Candelaria 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 Candelaria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.