Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Tropical regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Irregular
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Pineapple
Papaya
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
Mamão
In Latin
Pineapple
Papaya
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Brassicales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Papaya
Season and care of Pineapple and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Papaya season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Papaya Physical Information
Pineapple and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Papaya are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pineapple and Papaya
Care of Pineapple and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves 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 Pineapple 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.