Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Fruit
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Terrestrial
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well drained
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
General garden fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Papaya
In Hindi
strawflower
पपीता
In German
Strohblume
Papaya
In French
strawflower
Papaye
In Spanish
strawflower
Papaya
In Greek
strawflower
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
strawflower
Mamão
In Polish
strawflower
Papaja
In Latin
strawflower
Papaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Strawflower and Papaya
Season and care of Strawflower and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Papaya season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawflower and Papaya Physical Information
Strawflower and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Papaya are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Strawflower and Papaya
Care of Strawflower and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower 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 Strawflower 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.
