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About White Zinnia and Pawpaw


About Pawpaw and White Zinnia


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub   
Tree   

Origin
Mexico, Southwestern United States, Texas   
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Hot climate regions, Humid climates   
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
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
Clump-Forming   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
45.00 cm   
99+
1,371.60 cm   
30

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
30.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Purple, Burgundy, Brown   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green   
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow   
Oblong   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
All year   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Moist   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Mid Summer, Summer   
Early Spring, Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry   
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Average Water   
Moderate   

In Winter
Ample Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Moist   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning   

Fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer   
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium   

Pests and Diseases
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Not Available   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation   
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits   
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Provides ground cover   
Air purification, Shadow Tree   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves   
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves   

Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as Ornamental plant   
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges, Not Available   
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Zinnia acerosa   
ASIMINA triloba   

Common Name
desert zinnia, wild zinnia, white zinnia and spinyleaf zinnia   
Pawpaw   

In Hindi
White Zinnia   
गंदा संयंत्र   

In German
Weiß Zinnia   
Papaya Pflanze   

In French
Blanc Zinnia   
usine de papaye   

In Spanish
Zinnia blanco   
planta de la papaya   

In Greek
λευκό Zinnia   
φυτό pawpaw   

In Portuguese
branco Zinnia   
planta mamão   

In Polish
Biały Zinnia   
pawpaw roślin   

In Latin
Zinnia album   
quince herba   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asterales   
Magnoliales   

Family
Asteraceae   
Annonaceae   

Genus
Zinnia   
Asimina Adans   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Magnoliids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of White Zinnia and Pawpaw

Wondering what are the properties of White Zinnia and Pawpaw? We provide you with everything About White Zinnia and Pawpaw. White Zinnia doesn't have thorns and Pawpaw doesn't have thorns. Also White Zinnia does not have fragrant flowers. White Zinnia has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Pawpaw has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. 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 White Zinnia and Pawpaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of White Zinnia and Pawpaw

Season and care of White Zinnia and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about White Zinnia and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Zinnia season is All year and Pawpaw season is All year. The type of soil for White Zinnia is Moist and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.

White Zinnia and Pawpaw Physical Information

White Zinnia and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. White Zinnia height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of White Zinnia and Pawpaw are as follows:

Care of White Zinnia and Pawpaw

Care of White Zinnia and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers 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 White Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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