Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not Available
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ASIMINA triloba
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Pawpaw
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
गंदा संयंत्र
प्याज
In German
Papaya Pflanze
Zwiebel
In French
usine de papaye
Oignon
In Spanish
planta de la papaya
Cebolla
In Greek
φυτό pawpaw
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
planta mamão
Cebola
In Polish
pawpaw roślin
Cebula
In Latin
quince herba
cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asparagales
Family
Annonaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Asimina Adans
Allium
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pawpaw and White Onion
Season and care of Pawpaw and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Pawpaw and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Onion season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Pawpaw and White Onion Physical Information
Pawpaw and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Pawpaw and White Onion are as follows:
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Pawpaw and White Onion
Care of Pawpaw and White Onion 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 White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.