Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Skyflower
Habitat
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
White, Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASIMINA triloba
DURANTA
Common Name
Pawpaw
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In Hindi
गंदा संयंत्र
Duranta
In German
Papaya Pflanze
Duranta
In French
usine de papaye
Duranta
In Spanish
planta de la papaya
Duranta
In Greek
φυτό pawpaw
Duranta
In Portuguese
planta mamão
Duranta
In Polish
pawpaw roślin
Duranta
In Latin
quince herba
Duranta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Lamiales
Family
Annonaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Asimina Adans
Duranta
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pawpaw and Duranta
Wondering what are the properties of Pawpaw and Duranta? We provide you with everything About Pawpaw and Duranta. Pawpaw doesn't have thorns and Duranta doesn't have thorns. Also Pawpaw does not have fragrant flowers. Pawpaw has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Duranta has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. 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 Pawpaw and Duranta and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pawpaw and Duranta
Season and care of Pawpaw and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Pawpaw and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Duranta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pawpaw and Duranta Physical Information
Pawpaw and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Duranta height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pawpaw and Duranta are as follows:
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pawpaw and Duranta
Care of Pawpaw and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.