Papaya (Carica Papaya)

DISCLAIMER

1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
3. Overall Height measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• The papaya, papaw, or pawpaw is the plant Carica papaya, one of the 22 accepted species in the genus Carica of the family Caricaceae.
• Its origin is in the tropics of the Americas, perhaps from Central America and southern Mexico.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• Papayas do best in rich soil that is high in organic matter.
• Harvesting: Generally, the fruit is picked when there is a 1/5 to 1/3 color change in the fruit.

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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• Once plants are seven to eight months old, fertilize the papayas every other month with 1 to 2 pounds of 12-12-12 balanced fertilizer per plant, working it into the top layers of soil out past the drip line and then watering the trees well.

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LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• It grows best in full sun.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• Papayas need plenty of water to grow tasty fruit, but the plants do not tolerate wet feet.
• To avoid overwatering the papaya, water deeply only when the top 1 inch of soil dries.

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