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Carica papaya [Big Red Sweet]

Plant type

tree, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 10'-20'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Carica papaya [Big Red Sweet] plant details

Carica papaya [Big Red Sweet] is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carica papaya [Big Red Sweet]

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or tree
Plant family: caricaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, edible, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carica papaya [Big Red Sweet]

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Big Red Sweet produces large Red fleshed fruit atop 20' tall trees a true giant. When grown in full sun the fruit has a slight honey flavor. An excellent flavored fruit AAA Carica papaya L. Caricaceae, Carica papaya L. soil requirements and planting instructions, Mix together the following: 60 percent potting soil; 20 percent peat moss; 20 percent coarse sand and a handful of perlite. Place this mixture in a pots, beds or garden and plant your Carica papaya L. When planting Carica papaya L. in the landscape plant at 6' apart a sturdy pole may be required due to fruit weight. Combined fruit can weigh up to 300 lbs. Proper site preparation ensures years of growth and once established they will not require weed control. Strong growth will Soil Ph should be around 6.0-7.0 light conditions, When making a site selection keep your plant in an area that has medium or full light. This species of Carica papaya L. is considered hardy at zones 9b-11 Carica papaya L., If using drip irrigation allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not over water. Carica papaya L. are not drought tolerant. Produces small white flowers in all summer long followed by fruit. blooms are white. Carica papaya L., this mild feeder loves an organic fertilizer N-P-K ratio or 5-5-5 or lower. Carica papaya L.pests and disease, Pests or diseases are few and far between. Papaya are also refered to as Papaya, pawpaw, malakor, loko, ma kuai thet, du du. Papaya are generally grown from shoots, seeds and tissue culture. There are several different varieties of papaya.

Gardening facts about Carica papaya [Big Red Sweet] plant

How to Grow Carica papaya [Big Red Sweet]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • red
    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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