Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Africa
Types
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Number of Varieties
20100
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40000
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Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15-9999
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
457.20 cm180.00 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
7.62 cm120.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Ivory
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
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
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARICA papaya
ALOE arborescens
Common Name
Papaya
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
पपीता
चमेली
In German
Papaya
Jasmin
In French
Papaye
Jasmin
In Spanish
Papaya
Hortensia
In Greek
Παπάγια
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Mamão
Jasmin
In Polish
Papaja
Jasmin
In Latin
Papaya
Jasmin
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Scrophulariales
Family
Caricaceae
Aloaceae
Genus
Carica
Jasminium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
-
Jasmineae
Subfamily
-
-
Number of Species
30200
1
27800
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