Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Oregano maru, Lippia graveolens, Oregano tyttanthum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Open grasslands, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
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, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
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
As decorated salad, Ground Cover
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
Cold, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nerve pain, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
ORIGANUM heracleoticum
Common Name
Papaya
Greek Oregano
In German
Papaya
Greek Oregano
In French
Papaye
marjolaine sauvage
In Spanish
Papaya
Greek Oregano
In Greek
Παπάγια
Greek Oregano
In Portuguese
Mamão
Orégano
In Polish
Papaja
Lebiodka pospolita
In Latin
Papaya
Greek Oregano
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Caricaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Papaya and Greek Oregano
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Greek Oregano? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Greek Oregano. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Greek Oregano 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 Greek Oregano 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 Greek Oregano and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Greek Oregano
Season and care of Papaya and Greek Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Greek Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Greek Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Greek Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Greek Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Papaya and Greek Oregano Physical Information
Papaya and Greek Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Greek Oregano height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Greek Oregano are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Greek Oregano flower color: White
- Greek Oregano leaf color: Green
Care of Papaya and Greek Oregano
Care of Papaya and Greek Oregano 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 Greek Oregano 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 Greek Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.