Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Papaya
Jade Money Plant
In German
Papaya
Geldbaum
In French
Papaye
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Papaya
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Παπάγια
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Mamão
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Papaja
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Papaya
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Caricaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Papaya and Jade Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Jade Plant? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Jade Plant. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Jade Plant
Season and care of Papaya and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Papaya and Jade Plant Physical Information
Papaya and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Jade Plant are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Papaya and Jade Plant
Care of Papaya and Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.