Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Africa
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Grasshoppers, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
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
Cardiac, Urinary problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
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, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Sugar Baby'
Common Name
Papaya
Sugar Baby Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
पपीता
Sugar Baby Watermelon
In German
Papaya
Sugar Baby Watermelon
In French
Papaye
Sugar Baby Watermelon
In Spanish
Papaya
Sugar Baby Watermelon
In Greek
Παπάγια
Ζάχαρη μωρό Καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Mamão
Sugar Baby Watermelon
In Polish
Papaja
Arbuz Baby cukru
In Latin
Papaya
Sugar Baby Watermelon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Brassicales
Cucurbitales
Family
Caricaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Benincaseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Papaya and Sugar Baby Watermelon
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Sugar Baby Watermelon? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Sugar Baby Watermelon. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Sugar Baby Watermelon 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 Sugar Baby Watermelon 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 Sugar Baby Watermelon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Sugar Baby Watermelon
Season and care of Papaya and Sugar Baby Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Sugar Baby Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Baby Watermelon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Sugar Baby Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Baby Watermelon is Neutral.
Papaya and Sugar Baby Watermelon Physical Information
Papaya and Sugar Baby Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Sugar Baby Watermelon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Sugar Baby Watermelon are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Sugar Baby Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Sugar Baby Watermelon leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Papaya and Sugar Baby Watermelon
Care of Papaya and Sugar Baby Watermelon 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 Sugar Baby Watermelon 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 Sugar Baby Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.