Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America
  
Eastern Asia
  
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
  
Ulmus parvifolia 'Emer II', Ulmus parvifolia 'True Green'
  
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
  
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
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Ivory
  
Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Yellow, Red, Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Elliptic, toothed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, 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
  
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Canker, Leaf spot, Rots, Wilts
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
  
Moderate Allergen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
  
Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypnotic
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
  
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Can be grown in a shelter belt, Used as a thickener in soups
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
  
ULMUS parvifolia
  
Common Name
Papaya
  
Chinese Elm, Lacebark Elm
  
In Hindi
पपीता
  
Lacebark Elm
  
In German
Papaya
  
Lacebark Elm
  
In French
Papaye
  
Lacebark Elm
  
In Spanish
Papaya
  
Lacebark Elm
  
In Greek
Παπάγια
  
Lacebark Elm
  
In Portuguese
Mamão
  
Lacebark Elm
  
In Polish
Papaja
  
Lacebark Elm
  
In Latin
Papaya
  
Lacebark Elm
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Brassicales
  
Urticales
  
Family
Caricaceae
  
Ulmaceae
  
Genus
Carica
  
Ulmus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Ulmeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Properties of Papaya and Lacebark Elm
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Lacebark Elm? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Lacebark Elm. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Lacebark Elm 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 Lacebark Elm 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 Lacebark Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Lacebark Elm
Season and care of Papaya and Lacebark Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Lacebark Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lacebark Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Lacebark Elm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Lacebark Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Papaya and Lacebark Elm Physical Information
Papaya and Lacebark Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Lacebark Elm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Lacebark Elm are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Lacebark Elm flower color: Red
- Lacebark Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Papaya and Lacebark Elm
Care of Papaya and Lacebark Elm 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 Lacebark Elm 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 Lacebark Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.