Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Orange, Orange Red, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Beetles
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
LILIUM lancifolium
Common Name
Papaya
Tiger Lily
In Hindi
पपीता
टाइगर लिली
In German
Papaya
Tiger Lily
In French
Papaye
Tiger Lily
In Spanish
Papaya
lirio de tigre
In Greek
Παπάγια
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
In Portuguese
Mamão
Tiger Lily
In Polish
Papaja
Tygrys Lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Liliales
Family
Caricaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Papaya and Tiger Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Tiger Lily? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Tiger Lily. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Tiger Lily 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 Tiger Lily 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 Tiger Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Tiger Lily
Season and care of Papaya and Tiger Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Tiger Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tiger Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Papaya and Tiger Lily Physical Information
Papaya and Tiger Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Tiger Lily are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
- Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Papaya and Tiger Lily
Care of Papaya and Tiger Lily 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 Tiger Lily 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 Tiger Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.