Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
parlour palm
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Black
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Fine
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
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
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, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
CHAMAEDOREA elegans
Common Name
Papaya
Neanthe Bella Palm, Parlor Palm, Table Top Palm
In Hindi
पपीता
Neanthe Bella Palm
In German
Papaya
Neanthe Bella Palm
In French
Papaye
Chamaedorea elegans
In Spanish
Papaya
Chamaedorea elegans
In Greek
Παπάγια
Neanthe Bella Palm
In Portuguese
Mamão
Camedórea-elegante
In Polish
Papaja
Chamedora wytworna
In Latin
Papaya
Neanthe Bella Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Arecales
Family
Caricaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Hyophorbeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Papaya and Neanthe Bella Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Neanthe Bella Palm? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Neanthe Bella Palm. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Neanthe Bella Palm 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 Neanthe Bella Palm 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 Neanthe Bella Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Neanthe Bella Palm
Season and care of Papaya and Neanthe Bella Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Neanthe Bella Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Neanthe Bella Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Neanthe Bella Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Neanthe Bella Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Papaya and Neanthe Bella Palm Physical Information
Papaya and Neanthe Bella Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Neanthe Bella Palm height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Neanthe Bella Palm are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Neanthe Bella Palm flower color: Yellow
- Neanthe Bella Palm leaf color: Green
Care of Papaya and Neanthe Bella Palm
Care of Papaya and Neanthe Bella Palm 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 Neanthe Bella Palm 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 Neanthe Bella Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.