Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin, India, Melanesia
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Acne, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Culinary use, Food for animals, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
MANGIFERA indica 'Manila'
Common Name
Papaya
Mango, Manila Mango
In French
Papaye
Manguier
In Spanish
Papaya
Mangifera indica
In Greek
Παπάγια
Manila mango
In Portuguese
Mamão
Mangifera indica
In Polish
Papaja
Mango indyjskie
In Latin
Papaya
Manila mango
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Caricaceae
Anacardiaceae
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 Manila Mango
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Manila Mango? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Manila Mango. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Manila Mango 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 Manila Mango 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 Manila Mango and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Manila Mango
Season and care of Papaya and Manila Mango is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Manila Mango Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Manila Mango season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Manila Mango is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Manila Mango is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Papaya and Manila Mango Physical Information
Papaya and Manila Mango physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Manila Mango height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Manila Mango are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Manila Mango flower color: Yellow and Red
- Manila Mango leaf color: Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Papaya and Manila Mango
Care of Papaya and Manila Mango 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 Manila Mango 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 Manila Mango needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
