Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
not available
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Moist woods, Redwood forests
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Boils, Opthalmic, Rheumatism, Sore Eyes, Swelling
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for fragrance
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
Groundcover, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
OXALIS oregana
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Redwood Sorrel
Papaya
In Hindi
Redwood Sorrel
पपीता
In German
Redwood Sorrel
Papaya
In French
Redwood Sorrel
Papaye
In Spanish
Redwood alazán
Papaya
In Greek
Redwood Sorrel
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Redwood Sorrel
Mamão
In Polish
Redwood szczaw
Papaja
In Latin
Rumex Redwood
Papaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Brassicales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Redwood Sorrel and Papaya
Season and care of Redwood Sorrel and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Redwood Sorrel and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Redwood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Redwood Sorrel is Loam and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Redwood Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Redwood Sorrel and Papaya Physical Information
Redwood Sorrel and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Redwood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Redwood Sorrel and Papaya are as follows:
Redwood Sorrel flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Redwood Sorrel leaf color: Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Redwood Sorrel and Papaya
Care of Redwood Sorrel and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Redwood Sorrel 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 Redwood Sorrel needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.