Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Number of Varieties
1020
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40000
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-1010-15
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
-
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
105.00 cm457.20 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
135.00 cm7.62 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Irregular
Thorns
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✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
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✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
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✘
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Papaya
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
पपीता
In German
Gardenie
Papaya
In French
Cape Jasmine
Papaye
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
Papaya
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
Mamão
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Papaja
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Papaya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Brassicales
Family
Rubiaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Carica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
-
-
Number of Species
20030
1
27800
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