Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Mexico, Central America
Types
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 6
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
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
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
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
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ZOYSIA
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Zoysia
Papaya
In Portuguese
Zoysia
Mamão
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Brassicales
Family
Poaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Zoysia Willd
Carica
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Zoyaseiae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Zoysia and Papaya
Season and care of Zoysia and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Zoysia and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zoysia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Papaya season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zoysia is Loam and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Zoysia and Papaya Physical Information
Zoysia and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Zoysia and Papaya are as follows:
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Zoysia and Papaya
Care of Zoysia and Papaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level 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 Zoysia 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.