Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central America, South America
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
not available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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, Requires regular watering
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Flies, Flying insects, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Papaya
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
पपीता
tail flower
In German
Papaya
Schwanz Blume
In French
Papaye
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
Papaya
tail flower
In Greek
Παπάγια
Tail flower
In Portuguese
Mamão
Tailflower
In Polish
Papaja
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
Papaya
Tail flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Caricaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthurieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available, Pothoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Papaya and Tail Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Tail Flower? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Tail Flower. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Tail Flower
Season and care of Papaya and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Papaya and Tail Flower Physical Information
Papaya and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Tail Flower are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Papaya and Tail Flower
Care of Papaya and Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
