Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
Morocco
Mexico, Central America
Types
Linaria vulgaris
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Balanced liquid fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
Papaya
In German
Toadflax
Papaya
In French
Toadflax
Papaye
In Spanish
Toadflax
Papaya
In Greek
Toadflax
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Linária
Mamão
In Polish
Toadflax
Papaja
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Brassicales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Toadflax and Papaya
Season and care of Toadflax and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and Papaya season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Toadflax and Papaya Physical Information
Toadflax and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and Papaya are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Toadflax and Papaya
Care of Toadflax and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax 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 Toadflax 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.