{"product_id":"papaya-carica-papaya","title":"Papaya (Carica Papaya)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/content\/3-terms-and-conditions\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers\/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers\/fruits at the time of order\/delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Height measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe papaya, papaw, or pawpaw is the plant Carica papaya, one of the 22 accepted species in the genus Carica of the family Caricaceae.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIts origin is in the tropics of the Americas, perhaps from Central America and southern Mexico.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOIL REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePapayas do best in rich soil that is high in organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHarvesting: Generally, the fruit is picked when there is a 1\/5 to 1\/3 color change in the fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/17-planting-media\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eSHOP MORE \u0026gt; SOIL \u0026amp; PLANTING MEDIA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEEDING\/FERTILIZER \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOnce 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/18-fertilizers\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eSHOP MORE \u0026gt; FERTILIZER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHT REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows best in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePapayas need plenty of water to grow tasty fruit, but the plants do not tolerate wet feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTo avoid overwatering the papaya, water deeply only when the top 1 inch of soil dries.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/other-accessories-tools\/1752-repotting-service-for-plants.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eRE-POTTING SERVICES\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/68-fruit-trees\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eSHOP MORE \u0026gt; FRUIT TREES\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Candy Floriculture","offers":[{"title":"26cm(Ø) x 22cm(H) x 90cm(Overall Height)","offer_id":52635769962810,"sku":"26cm(Ø) x 22cm(H) x 90cm(Overall Height)","price":35.4,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5319\/7114\/files\/7003.jpg?v=1768394205","url":"https:\/\/candy.com.sg\/products\/papaya-carica-papaya","provider":"Candy Floriculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}