Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Papaya
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
पपीता
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Papaya
Ohio buckeye
In French
Papaye
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
Papaya
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Παπάγια
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Mamão
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Papaja
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Papaya
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Caricaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Papaya and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Ohio Buckeye. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Papaya and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Papaya and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Papaya and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Papaya and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Papaya and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.