Papaya

Carica papaya



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Watering

: Papayas have large soft leaves and evaporate a lot of water in warm weather, so they need above average watering. Soil: Papayas do best in rich soil that is high in organic matter. Make sure your planting location and soil has good drainage to avoid root rot.

Light

Grow best in full sun. Papayas love the heat and sunlight. Fertilize: Papayas are heavy feeders and require regular fertilizing. Adding compost is also recommended.

PLANT INFO

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