Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America
  
Southern Asia, India
  
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
  
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Ivory
  
White, Light Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
  
Purple, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Small elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
  
Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
  
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
  
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
  
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
  
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
  
CINNAMOMUM verum
  
Common Name
Papaya
  
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
  
In Hindi
पपीता
  
दालचीनी
  
In German
Papaya
  
Zimt
  
In French
Papaye
  
Cannelle
  
In Spanish
Papaya
  
Canela
  
In Greek
Παπάγια
  
Κανέλα
  
In Portuguese
Mamão
  
Canela
  
In Polish
Papaja
  
Cynamon
  
In Latin
Papaya
  
cinnamomum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Brassicales
  
Laurales
  
Family
Caricaceae
  
Lauraceae
  
Genus
Carica
  
Cinnamomum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Cassythoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Properties of Papaya and Cinnamon
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Cinnamon? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Cinnamon. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Cinnamon
Season and care of Papaya and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Papaya and Cinnamon Physical Information
Papaya and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Cinnamon are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Papaya and Cinnamon
Care of Papaya and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.