Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Ivory
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Irregular
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
Medium
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Papaya
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
पपीता
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Papaya
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
Papaye
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
Papaya
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Παπάγια
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
Mamão
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Papaja
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Papaya
Eastern Red Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Brassicales
Pinales
Family
Caricaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Properties of Papaya and Eastern Red Cedar
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Eastern Red Cedar? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Eastern Red Cedar. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Papaya and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Papaya and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Papaya and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Papaya and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Papaya and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.