Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, 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
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
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Whiteflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Mass in beds
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for mass plantings
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
Common Name
Papaya
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
In Hindi
पपीता
Wax Begonia
In German
Papaya
Wachs- Begonie
In French
Papaye
Wax Begonia
In Spanish
Papaya
Begonia de cera
In Greek
Παπάγια
Wax Begonia
In Portuguese
Mamão
Wax Begonia
In Polish
Papaja
Wosk Begonia
In Latin
Papaya
Cera Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Cucurbitales
Family
Caricaceae
Begoniaceae
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 Wax Begonia
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Wax Begonia? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Wax Begonia. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Wax Begonia 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 Wax Begonia 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 Wax Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Wax Begonia
Season and care of Papaya and Wax Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Wax Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wax Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Papaya and Wax Begonia Physical Information
Papaya and Wax Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Wax Begonia are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Papaya and Wax Begonia
Care of Papaya and Wax Begonia 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 Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally. In summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wax Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
