Papaya

Pentas

About Papaya and Pentas

Papaya

Pentas

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Type

Fruit

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Africa, Madagascar

Types

Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree

Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii

Number of Varieties

20300

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Habitat

tropical environments, Tropical regions

Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1510-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 21, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

457.20 cm243.84 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

7.62 cm91.44 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Ivory

White, Red, Purple, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Orange, Light Yellow

Tan

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Egg-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand, Well drained

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well 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

Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

14-14-14 Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders

Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Flowers, Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARICA papaya

PENTAS

Common Name

Papaya

Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster

In Hindi

पपीता

Pentas plant

In German

Papaya

Pentas Pflanze

In French

Papaye

plante Pentas

In Spanish

Papaya

planta pentas

In Greek

Παπάγια

φυτό Pentas

In Portuguese

Mamão

planta Pentas

In Polish

Papaja

Pentas roślin

In Latin

Papaya

Pentas herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Brassicales

Gentianales

Family

Caricaceae

Rubiaceae

Genus

Carica

Pentas

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Knoxieae

Subfamily

Rubioideae

Number of Species

3082

1 27800

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Properties of Papaya and Pentas

Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Pentas? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Pentas. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Pentas 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 Pentas 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 Pentas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Papaya and Pentas

Season and care of Papaya and Pentas is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Pentas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pentas season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Pentas is Loam while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral.

Papaya and Pentas Physical Information

Papaya and Pentas physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Pentas are as follows:

Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
Pentas leaf color: Green

Care of Papaya and Pentas

Care of Papaya and Pentas 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 Pentas pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.