Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Grassland, open Woodlands, Woodlands
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
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, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAPTISIA sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Screamin' Yellow Baptisia, Yellow False Indigo, Yellow Wild Indigo
Papaya
In Hindi
पीले जंगली इंडिगो
पपीता
In German
Gelbe wilde Indigo
Papaya
In French
Jaune Indigo sauvage
Papaye
In Spanish
Amarillo salvaje del añil
Papaya
In Greek
Κίτρινο Άγρια Indigo
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Amarelo Indigo selvagem
Mamão
In Polish
Żółty Dzikie Indigo
Papaja
In Latin
Crocus Coneflower
Papaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Papaya
Season and care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Wild Indigo and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Wild Indigo season is Spring and Papaya season is Spring. The type of soil for Yellow Wild Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Yellow Wild Indigo is Acidic, Neutral and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Wild Indigo and Papaya Physical Information
Yellow Wild Indigo and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Wild Indigo height is 90.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Yellow Wild Indigo and Papaya are as follows:
Yellow Wild Indigo flower color: Yellow
Yellow Wild Indigo leaf color: Yellow green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Papaya
Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Wild Indigo pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Yellow Wild Indigo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.