Papaya

Persian Violet

About Papaya and Persian Violet

Papaya

Persian Violet

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tender Perennial

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Eastern Africa

Types

Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree

Number of Varieties

2015

0 40000

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Habitat

tropical environments, Tropical regions

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1511-12

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 21, 23, 24

H1, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

457.20 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

7.62 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Ivory

Purple, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Orange, Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Very Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand, Well drained

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

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

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

14-14-14 Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Allergy

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

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

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

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

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

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARICA papaya

EXACUM affine

Common Name

Papaya

German Violet, Persian Violet

In Hindi

पपीता

persian violet

In German

Papaya

persian violet

In French

Papaye

persian violet

In Spanish

Papaya

Violeta persa

In Greek

Παπάγια

Περσικό Violet

In Portuguese

Mamão

Violeta persa

In Polish

Papaja

Persian Violet

In Latin

Papaya

hyacinthum Persarum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Brassicales

Gentianales

Family

Caricaceae

Gentianaceae

Genus

Carica

Exacum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Exaceae

Subfamily

Number of Species

3025

1 27800

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Properties of Papaya and Persian Violet

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

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Season and Care of Papaya and Persian Violet

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

Papaya and Persian Violet Physical Information

Papaya and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Persian Violet are as follows:

Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Papaya and Persian Violet

Care of Papaya and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.