Papaya

Firethorn

About Papaya and Firethorn

Papaya

Firethorn

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Type

Fruit

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Types

Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree

Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn) Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn) Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn). Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’ Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’

Number of Varieties

204

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Habitat

tropical environments, Tropical regions

gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-156-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 21, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

457.20 cm180.00 cm

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Minimum Width

7.62 cm240.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Ivory

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Orange, Light Yellow

Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green, Brown, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

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

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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, Shape and thin as needed

Fertilizers

14-14-14 Fertilizer

General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Moth

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds

Bees, Birds

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARICA papaya

PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'

Common Name

Papaya

firethorn, scarlet firethorn

In Hindi

पपीता

firethorn

In German

Papaya

firethorn

In French

Papaye

firethorn

In Spanish

Papaya

firethorn

In Greek

Παπάγια

firethorn

In Portuguese

Mamão

firethorn

In Polish

Papaja

firethorn

In Latin

Papaya

Pyracanthae Atalantioidis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Brassicales

Rosales

Family

Caricaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Carica

Pyracantha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Maleae

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

307

1 27800

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Properties of Papaya and Firethorn

Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Firethorn? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Firethorn. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Firethorn 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 Firethorn 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 Firethorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Papaya and Firethorn

Season and care of Papaya and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Papaya and Firethorn Physical Information

Papaya and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Firethorn are as follows:

Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Papaya and Firethorn

Care of Papaya and Firethorn 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 Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.