What is
Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Habitat
waste ground, wastelands
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
12-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Information
Plant Size
Minimum Height
15.20 cm
99+
457.20 cm
99+
Minimum Width
7.60 cm
99+
7.62 cm
99+
Plant Color
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Thorns
No
No
Season
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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, Armyworm, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Pitch canker, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Facts
Flowers
Showy
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
No
Yes
Edible Fruit
No
Yes
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
No
No
Fragrant Fruit
No
No
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
No
Yes
Showy Bark
No
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
No
No
Invasive
No
No
Self-Sowing
Yes
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Stomach burn
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Benefits
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Good for skin
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
PASTINACA sativa
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Parsnip
Papaya
In Hindi
चुकंदर
पपीता
In German
Pastinake
Papaya
In French
Panais
Papaye
In Spanish
Chirivía
Papaya
In Greek
Είδος δαυκίου
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
cherivia
Mamão
In Polish
Pasternak
Papaja
In Latin
parsnip
Papaya
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Brassicales
Family
Apiaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Abelia
Carica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
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