Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Aquatics
  
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
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-3
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
  
21,22
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Orbicular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
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
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, In Water, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single, Double, Semi-Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
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
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Brassicales
  
Proteales
  
Family
Caricaceae
  
Nymphaeaceae
  
Genus
Carica
  
Abelia
  
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.