Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Oriental White
Pink Oriental
Light Pink Oriental
Red Oriental
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets
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
Cough, Fever, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
LILIUM 'Acapulco'
Common Name
Papaya
Acapulco Oriental Lily, Oriental Lily
In Hindi
पपीता
ओरिएंटल लिली
In German
Papaya
Orientalische Lilie
In French
Papaye
Lily Oriental
In Spanish
Papaya
lirio oriental
In Greek
Παπάγια
Oriental Lily
In Portuguese
Mamão
Lily Oriental
In Polish
Papaja
Oriental Lily
In Latin
Papaya
Oriental Lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Brassicales
Liliales
Family
Caricaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Lilieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Papaya and Oriental Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Oriental Lily? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Oriental Lily. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Oriental Lily 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 Oriental Lily 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 Oriental Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Oriental Lily
Season and care of Papaya and Oriental Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Oriental Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oriental Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Oriental Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Oriental Lily is Neutral.
Papaya and Oriental Lily Physical Information
Papaya and Oriental Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Oriental Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Oriental Lily are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Oriental Lily flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Oriental Lily leaf color: Green
Care of Papaya and Oriental Lily
Care of Papaya and Oriental Lily 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 Oriental Lily 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 Oriental Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
