Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
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Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Papaya
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In German
Papaya
Capnoides
In French
Papaye
capnoides
In Spanish
Papaya
Capnoides
In Greek
Παπάγια
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Mamão
Capnoides
In Polish
Papaja
Capnoides
In Latin
Papaya
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Brassicales
Agaricales
Family
Caricaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Papaya and Capnoides
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Capnoides? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Capnoides. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Capnoides 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 Capnoides 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 Capnoides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Capnoides
Season and care of Papaya and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Papaya and Capnoides Physical Information
Papaya and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Capnoides are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Papaya and Capnoides
Care of Papaya and Capnoides 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 Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.