Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Asia, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Mexico, Central America
Types
Apricot Gold, Butter Yellow, Orange Supreme, Dan
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Orange
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval, Finely Dentate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove no more than one-third of each branch
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-purpose dry fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Nematodes
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
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used as insect repellent, Used in herbal medicines, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS fragrans
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Sweet olive, Sweet osmanthus, Tea olive
Papaya
In Hindi
Sweet Olive
पपीता
In German
Sweet Olive
Papaya
In French
Olive douce
Papaye
In Spanish
Oliva dulce
Papaya
In Greek
γλυκό Ελιά
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Olive doce
Mamão
In Polish
słodki Olive
Papaja
In Latin
Dulce Olive
Papaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Brassicales
Family
Oleaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet Olive and Papaya
Season and care of Sweet Olive and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Olive and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sweet Olive is Acidic, Neutral and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Olive and Papaya Physical Information
Sweet Olive and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Olive height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Sweet Olive and Papaya are as follows:
Sweet Olive flower color: White and Orange
Sweet Olive leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweet Olive and Papaya
Care of Sweet Olive and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Olive pruning is done Remove no more than one-third of each branch 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 Sweet Olive 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.
