Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
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, High phosphorus
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
Papaya
In Hindi
peruvian daffodil
पपीता
In German
peruvian daffodil
Papaya
In French
peruvian daffodil
Papaye
In Spanish
Pamianthe
Papaya
In Greek
peruvian daffodil
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
peruvian daffodil
Mamão
In Polish
peruvian daffodil
Papaja
In Latin
peruvian daffodil
Papaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Brassicales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Clinantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Papaya
Season and care of Peruvian Daffodil and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Daffodil and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Papaya season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian Daffodil and Papaya Physical Information
Peruvian Daffodil and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Daffodil and Papaya are as follows:
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Papaya
Care of Peruvian Daffodil and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Daffodil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning 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 Peruvian Daffodil 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.