Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Africa
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Green
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
lobed or unlobed
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
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiac, Urinary problems
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Sugar Baby'
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Sugar Baby Watermelon, Watermelon
Papaya
In Hindi
Sugar Baby Watermelon
पपीता
In German
Sugar Baby Watermelon
Papaya
In French
Sugar Baby Watermelon
Papaye
In Spanish
Sugar Baby Watermelon
Papaya
In Greek
Ζάχαρη μωρό Καρπούζι
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Sugar Baby Watermelon
Mamão
In Polish
Arbuz Baby cukru
Papaja
In Latin
Sugar Baby Watermelon
Papaya
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Benincaseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Baby Watermelon and Papaya
Season and care of Sugar Baby Watermelon and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Baby Watermelon and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Baby Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Papaya season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Baby Watermelon is Loam and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sugar Baby Watermelon is Neutral and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Baby Watermelon and Papaya Physical Information
Sugar Baby Watermelon and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Baby Watermelon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Sugar Baby Watermelon and Papaya are as follows:
Sugar Baby Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Sugar Baby Watermelon leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sugar Baby Watermelon and Papaya
Care of Sugar Baby Watermelon and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Baby Watermelon 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 Sugar Baby Watermelon 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.