Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Ivory
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Papaya
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In German
Papaya
Hortensie
In French
Papaye
Hortensia
In Spanish
Papaya
Hortensia
In Greek
Παπάγια
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Mamão
Hortênsia
In Polish
Papaja
Hortensja
Family
Caricaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Papaya and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Chaco. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Chaco 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 Chaco 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 Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Chaco
Season and care of Papaya and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Papaya and Chaco Physical Information
Papaya and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Chaco are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Papaya and Chaco
Care of Papaya and Chaco 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 Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.