Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
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
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Flies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Headache
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
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Papaya
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
पपीता
Nymphaea alba
In German
Papaya
Weiße Seerose
In French
Papaye
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
Papaya
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
Παπάγια
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
Mamão
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Papaja
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Papaya
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Nymphaeales
Family
Caricaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Papaya and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Nymphaea Alba. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Papaya and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nymphaea Alba season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Papaya and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Papaya and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Papaya and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Papaya and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Papaya and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.