Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs high amount of water
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
Clay, 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
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Papaya
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
पपीता
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Papaya
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Papaye
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Papaya
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Παπάγια
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Mamão
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Papaja
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Papaya
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Apiales
Family
Caricaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Papaya and Devil's Walking Stick
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Devil's Walking Stick? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Devil's Walking Stick. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Papaya and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Papaya and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Papaya and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Papaya and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Papaya and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.