Saururus cernuus

Papaya

About Saururus cernuus and Papaya

Saururus cernuus

Papaya

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Aquatics

Fruit

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Mexico, Central America

Types

Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree

Number of Varieties

120

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Habitat

Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands

tropical environments, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-1110-15

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AHS Heat Zone

11-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 21, 23, 24

Habit

Thicket/Colonizing

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm457.20 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm7.62 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brownish Red

Green, Orange, Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Root Division

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs Very high moisture

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

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

bees

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

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flies

Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Pollen

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens

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

Insect Bites, Treating fever

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Root

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant

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

Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SAURURUS cernuus

CARICA papaya

Common Name

Lizard's Tail

Papaya

In Hindi

Saururus cernuus

पपीता

In German

Saururus cernuus

Papaya

In French

Saururus cernuus

Papaye

In Spanish

cernuus Saururus

Papaya

In Greek

Saururus cernuus

Παπάγια

In Portuguese

Saururus cernuus

Mamão

In Polish

Saururus cernuus

Papaja

In Latin

Saururi cernuus

Papaya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Piperales

Brassicales

Family

Saururaceae

Caricaceae

Genus

Saururus

Carica

Clade

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

130

1 27800

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Properties of Saururus cernuus and Papaya

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

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Season and Care of Saururus cernuus and Papaya

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

Saururus cernuus and Papaya Physical Information

Saururus cernuus and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Saururus cernuus and Papaya are as follows:

Saururus cernuus flower color: White
Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
Papaya leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Saururus cernuus and Papaya

Care of Saururus cernuus and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus 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.