Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
South Africa
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Felicia alba, Felicia gunillae, Felicia filifolia
Number of Varieties
2083
0
40000
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Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Gravelly slopes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats, Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-159-15
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
457.20 cm45.72 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
7.62 cm152.40 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lance shaped
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Pollen
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics
-
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
FELICIA amelloides
Common Name
Papaya
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
In Hindi
पपीता
Blue Daisy
Plant
In German
Papaya
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
In French
Papaye
Bleu Daisy
Plante
In Spanish
Papaya
margarita azul
Planta
In Greek
Παπάγια
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Mamão
margarida azul
Plantar
In Polish
Papaja
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
In Latin
Papaya
Daisy blue
planta
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asterales
Family
Caricaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Carica
Felicia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
-
Anthemideae
Subfamily
-
Asteroideae
Number of Species
3042
1
27800
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