Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
not available
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
Tropical regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Increases moisture in air, Indoor 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
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Papaya
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
पपीता
In German
Zebra Plant
Papaya
In French
Zebra usine
Papaye
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
Papaya
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
Mamão
In Polish
Zebra roślin
Papaja
In Latin
ferus Planta
Papaya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Marantaceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Papaya
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Papaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is Not Available and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Zebra Plant and Papaya Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Papaya are as follows:
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Zebra Plant and Papaya
Care of Zebra Plant and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.