Persian Violet

Papaya

About Persian Violet and Papaya

Persian Violet

Papaya

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Fruit

Origin

Eastern Africa

Mexico, Central America

Types

Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree

Number of Varieties

1520

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Habitat

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

tropical environments, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-1210-15

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, 23, 24

H1, H2, 21, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm457.20 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm7.62 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Orange, Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering

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

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

14-14-14 Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Pollen

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

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

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

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

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

CARICA papaya

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Papaya

In Hindi

persian violet

पपीता

In German

persian violet

Papaya

In French

persian violet

Papaye

In Spanish

Violeta persa

Papaya

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

Παπάγια

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

Mamão

In Polish

Persian Violet

Papaja

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

Papaya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Brassicales

Family

Gentianaceae

Caricaceae

Genus

Exacum

Carica

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Exaceae

Subfamily

Number of Species

2530

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Violet and Papaya

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

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Papaya

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

Persian Violet and Papaya Physical Information

Persian Violet and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Papaya are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Persian Violet and Papaya

Care of Persian Violet and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Persian Violet 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.