Papaya

Lemon Thyme

About Papaya and Lemon Thyme

Papaya

Lemon Thyme

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Herbs

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Types

Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree

Thymus citriodorus

Number of Varieties

2015

0 40000

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Habitat

tropical environments, Tropical regions

gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-15-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-6

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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

457.20 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

7.62 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Ivory

Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Orange, Light Yellow

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Ovate-lanceolate

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

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand, Well drained

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

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 flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

14-14-14 Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

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

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds

Bees, Wildlife

Allergy

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

Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Anti-ageing, Good for skin

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

Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Leaves

Other Uses

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

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas

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

Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARICA papaya

Thymus citriodorus

Common Name

Papaya

Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme

In Hindi

पपीता

Lemon Thyme

In German

Papaya

Zitronenthymian

In French

Papaye

citron Thyme

In Spanish

Papaya

citron Thyme

In Greek

Παπάγια

λεμόνι Θυμάρι

In Portuguese

Mamão

limão Tomilho

In Polish

Papaja

tymianek cytrynowy

In Latin

Papaya

lemon Thyme

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Brassicales

Lamiales

Family

Caricaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Carica

Thymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

30350

1 27800

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Properties of Papaya and Lemon Thyme

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

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Season and Care of Papaya and Lemon Thyme

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

Papaya and Lemon Thyme Physical Information

Papaya and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Lemon Thyme are as follows:

Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green

Care of Papaya and Lemon Thyme

Care of Papaya and Lemon Thyme 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 Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.