Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
America
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Ivory
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Papaya
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Papaya
Zucchini
In French
Papaye
Courgette
In Spanish
Papaya
calabacín
In Greek
Παπάγια
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Mamão
abobrinha
In Polish
Papaja
Kabaczek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Violales
Family
Caricaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Papaya and Zucchini
Wondering what are the properties of Papaya and Zucchini? We provide you with everything About Papaya and Zucchini. Papaya doesn't have thorns and Zucchini 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 Zucchini 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 Zucchini and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Papaya and Zucchini
Season and care of Papaya and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Papaya and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Papaya and Zucchini Physical Information
Papaya and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Papaya and Zucchini are as follows:
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Papaya and Zucchini
Care of Papaya and Zucchini 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 Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.