Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam
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
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
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
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Papaya
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
पपीता
पवित्र कमल
In German
Papaya
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Papaye
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Papaya
loto sagrado
In Greek
Παπάγια
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Mamão
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Papaja
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Papaya
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Proteales
Family
Caricaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Papaya and Sacred Lotus
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Sacred Lotus? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Sacred Lotus. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Sacred Lotus 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 Sacred Lotus 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 Sacred Lotus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Papaya and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sacred Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Papaya and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Papaya and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
- Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Papaya and Sacred Lotus
Care of Papaya and Sacred Lotus 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 Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.