Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Ivory
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
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
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Papaya
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
पपीता
Dancing Bulb
In German
Papaya
Dancing Bulb
In French
Papaye
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Papaya
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Παπάγια
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Mamão
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Papaja
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Papaya
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caricaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Papaya and Dancing Bulb
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Dancing Bulb? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Dancing Bulb. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Dancing Bulb 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 Dancing Bulb 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 Dancing Bulb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Papaya and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
Papaya and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Papaya and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Papaya and Dancing Bulb
Care of Papaya and Dancing Bulb 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 Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.