Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
South America
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Arikara squash
Arikara squash
Boston marrow
Buttercup squash
Candy Roaster
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Blue, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Spider mites, Verticillium Wilt, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Flies, Spider Mites
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
CUCURBITA maxima 'Jarrahdale'
Common Name
Papaya
Jarrahdale Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
In Hindi
पपीता
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In German
Papaya
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In French
Papaye
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In Spanish
Papaya
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In Greek
Παπάγια
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In Portuguese
Mamão
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In Polish
Papaja
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
In Latin
Papaya
Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Cucurbitales
Family
Caricaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Papaya and Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Jarrahdale Pumpkin? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Jarrahdale Pumpkin. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Jarrahdale Pumpkin 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 Jarrahdale Pumpkin 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 Jarrahdale Pumpkin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Season and care of Papaya and Jarrahdale Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Jarrahdale Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jarrahdale Pumpkin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Jarrahdale Pumpkin is Loam while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Jarrahdale Pumpkin is Acidic, Neutral.
Papaya and Jarrahdale Pumpkin Physical Information
Papaya and Jarrahdale Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Jarrahdale Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Jarrahdale Pumpkin are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Jarrahdale Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Jarrahdale Pumpkin leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Papaya and Jarrahdale Pumpkin
Care of Papaya and Jarrahdale Pumpkin 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 Jarrahdale Pumpkin pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, 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 Jarrahdale Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.