Pumpkin Tree

Papaya

About Pumpkin Tree and Papaya

Pumpkin Tree

Papaya

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

Middle Africa

Mexico, Central America

Types

Solanum integrifolium

Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree

Number of Varieties

1820

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Habitat

Moist Soils

tropical environments, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 21, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm457.20 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm7.62 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange, Gold, Orange Red

Green, Orange, Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Yellow green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

imparipinnate

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

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

Loam, Sand, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of 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

Clay

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Rich

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

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

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds

Allergy

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Anti-oxidant, Digestive, Fiber, Minerals

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Animal Feed, For making oil, Used as a nutritious food item

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

Fruit Tree

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SOLANUM integrifolium

CARICA papaya

Common Name

Chinese Scarlet Eggplant, Pumpkin Tree, Turkish Eggplant, Turkish Orange Eggplant

Papaya

In Hindi

कद्दू पेड़

पपीता

In German

Kürbis-Baum

Papaya

In French

arbre de citrouille

Papaye

In Spanish

árbol de calabaza

Papaya

In Greek

δέντρο κολοκύθας

Παπάγια

In Portuguese

árvore abóbora

Mamão

In Polish

drzewa dyni

Papaja

In Latin

PEPO ligno

Papaya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Brassicales

Family

Oleaceae

Caricaceae

Genus

Fraxinus

Carica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

130

1 27800

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Properties of Pumpkin Tree and Papaya

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

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Season and Care of Pumpkin Tree and Papaya

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

Pumpkin Tree and Papaya Physical Information

Pumpkin Tree and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin Tree height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin Tree and Papaya are as follows:

Pumpkin Tree flower color: White
Pumpkin Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Pumpkin Tree and Papaya

Care of Pumpkin Tree and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Pumpkin Tree 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.