Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Muddy habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
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
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Winter
Consistently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
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
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ORYZA
CARICA papaya
In Portuguese
arroz
Mamão
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Brassicales
Family
Poaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Papaya
Season and care of Rice Plant and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Papaya season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Rice Plant and Papaya Physical Information
Rice Plant and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Papaya are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rice Plant and Papaya
Care of Rice Plant and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune 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 Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.