Papaya

Capsicum

About Papaya and Capsicum

Papaya

Capsicum

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Annual

Type

Fruit

Vegetable

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree

red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper

Number of Varieties

2030

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Habitat

tropical environments, Tropical regions

Open areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-15-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 21, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

457.20 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

7.62 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Ivory

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Orange, Light Yellow

Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Dark Green, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand, Well drained

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full 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, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

14-14-14 Fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Salt

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing

Hives, Rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders

cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Fruits

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARICA papaya

CAPSICUM annuum

Common Name

Papaya

Pepper

In Hindi

पपीता

शिमला मिर्च

In German

Papaya

Capsicum

In French

Papaye

Capsicum

In Spanish

Papaya

Pimiento

In Greek

Παπάγια

Κοκκινοπίπερο

In Portuguese

Mamão

cápsico

In Polish

Papaja

papryka

In Latin

Papaya

Capsicum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Brassicales

Solanales

Family

Caricaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Carica

Capsicum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Capsiceae

Subfamily

Solanoideae

Number of Species

305

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Properties of Papaya and Capsicum

Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Capsicum? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Capsicum. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Capsicum 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 Capsicum 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 Capsicum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Papaya and Capsicum

Season and care of Papaya and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capsicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Capsicum is Neutral.

Papaya and Capsicum Physical Information

Papaya and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Capsicum are as follows:

Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green

Care of Papaya and Capsicum

Care of Papaya and Capsicum 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 Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.