Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Western United States
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Not available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Ivory
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Needle like
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
Very Slow
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Canker, Free of serious pests and diseases, Needle rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Applicable
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, 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
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
PICEA pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes'
Common Name
Papaya
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In Hindi
पपीता
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In German
Papaya
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In French
Papaye
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In Spanish
Papaya
Enano Blue Spruce
In Greek
Παπάγια
Νάνος Blue Spruce
In Portuguese
Mamão
Anão Blue Spruce
In Polish
Papaja
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In Latin
Papaya
Blue dwarf Spruce
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Brassicales
Pinales
Family
Caricaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Papaya and Dwarf Blue Spruce
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Dwarf Blue Spruce? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Dwarf Blue Spruce. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Blue Spruce 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 Dwarf Blue Spruce 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 Dwarf Blue Spruce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Dwarf Blue Spruce
Season and care of Papaya and Dwarf Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Dwarf Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Dwarf Blue Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Papaya and Dwarf Blue Spruce Physical Information
Papaya and Dwarf Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Dwarf Blue Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Dwarf Blue Spruce are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Blue Spruce flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Dwarf Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Papaya and Dwarf Blue Spruce
Care of Papaya and Dwarf Blue Spruce 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 Dwarf Blue Spruce 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 Dwarf Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.