Family: Caricaceae
Genus: Carica
(KAIR-ih-kuh) Species: papaya (puh-PIE-yuh)
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Category Edible Fruits and NutsTropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage Grown for foliageShiny/Glossy Foliage Color UnknownHeight 20-30 ft. (6-9 m)Spacing 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)Hardiness USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color White/Near WhiteBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsFlowers are fragrant Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Blooms all yearBlooms repeatedly Other details May be a noxious weed or invasiveSoil pH requirements 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; sow indoors before last frostSeed Collecting Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storingAllow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |