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Carica papaya (Papaya)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 22324



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Violales
Family: Caricaceae
Genus: Carica
Species: Carica papaya
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Fruit
  • Medicinal
  • Tree
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
Flowering Start edit
  • April
Flowering End edit
  • August
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Lobed
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Suitable For edit
  • Container/Patio
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Rich
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  • The fruit of this tree is the papaya. edit | delete
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Other names for this plant:
Papaya carica



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