Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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 dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SESAMUM indicum
ASIMINA triloba
Common Name
Sesame
Pawpaw
In Hindi
तिल
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
Sesam
Papaya Pflanze
In French
Sésame
usine de papaye
In Spanish
Sésamo
planta de la papaya
In Greek
Σουσάμι
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
Sésamo
planta mamão
In Polish
Sezam
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
Sesamae
quince herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Sesamum
Asimina Adans
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asternae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sesame and Pawpaw
Wondering what are the properties of Sesame and Pawpaw? We provide you with everything About Sesame and Pawpaw. Sesame doesn't have thorns and Pawpaw doesn't have thorns. Also Sesame does not have fragrant flowers. Sesame has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea and Pawpaw has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching and Nausea. 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 Sesame and Pawpaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sesame and Pawpaw
Season and care of Sesame and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Sesame and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sesame season is Summer and Pawpaw season is Summer. The type of soil for Sesame is Loam, Sand and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sesame is Neutral and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Sesame and Pawpaw Physical Information
Sesame and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sesame and Pawpaw are as follows:
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Sesame leaf color: Not Available
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sesame and Pawpaw
Care of Sesame and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sesame pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.