Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
common pear
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
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
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Common Name
Papaya
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
In Hindi
पपीता
Seckel Pear
In German
Papaya
Kultur-Birne
In French
Papaye
Poirier commun
In Spanish
Papaya
peral europeo, peral común
In Greek
Παπάγια
Seckel Pear
In Portuguese
Mamão
Seckel Pear
In Polish
Papaja
Grusza pospolita
In Latin
Papaya
Seckel Pear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Caricaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Papaya and Seckel Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Seckel Pear? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Seckel Pear. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Seckel Pear
Season and care of Papaya and Seckel Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Seckel Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Seckel Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Seckel Pear is Neutral.
Papaya and Seckel Pear Physical Information
Papaya and Seckel Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Seckel Pear are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Seckel Pear flower color: White
- Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Papaya and Seckel Pear
Care of Papaya and Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.