Peppertree

Papaya

About Peppertree and Papaya

Peppertree

Papaya

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

South America

Mexico, Central America

Types

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree

Number of Varieties

10020

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

tropical environments, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1110-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 21, 23, 24

Habit

Weeping

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm457.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,219.20 cm7.62 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Yellow

Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Rose

Green, Orange, Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning

Fertilizers

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

14-14-14 Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Irritate the mucus membrane

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Condiment, Gum

Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SCHINUS molle

CARICA papaya

Common Name

Peppertree

Papaya

In Hindi

Peppertree

पपीता

In German

Peppertree

Papaya

In French

Peppertree

Papaye

In Spanish

peppertree

Papaya

In Greek

Peppertree

Παπάγια

In Portuguese

Peppertree

Mamão

In Polish

Peppertree

Papaja

In Latin

Peppertree

Papaya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Brassicales

Family

Anacardiaceae

Caricaceae

Genus

Schinus

Carica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Anacardioideae

Number of Species

60030

1 27800

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Properties of Peppertree and Papaya

Wondering what are the properties of Peppertree and Papaya? We provide you with everything About Peppertree and Papaya. Peppertree doesn't have thorns and Papaya doesn't have thorns. Also Peppertree does not have fragrant flowers. Peppertree has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane and Papaya has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane. 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 Peppertree and Papaya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Peppertree and Papaya

Season and care of Peppertree and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.

Peppertree and Papaya Physical Information

Peppertree and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Papaya are as follows:

Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Peppertree and Papaya

Care of Peppertree and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and 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. In summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.