Papaya
Scientific Name: Carica papaya L.
Synonyms: Papaya carica Gaertn.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Violales / Caricaceae / Carica L./ Carica papaya L.
General Information | |
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Usda Symbol | CAPA23 |
Group | Dicot |
Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growth Habits | ShrubTree, |
Native Locations | CAPA23 |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Papaya is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
Temperature, Minimum (°F) | 32 |
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Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance | Low |
CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
Cold Stratification Required | No |
Drought Tolerance | Low |
Fertility Requirement | High |
Fire Tolerance | None |
Frost Free Days, Minimum | 365 |
Hedge Tolerance | Low |
Moisture Use | High |
pH, Maximum | 8.0 |
pH, Minimum | 5.0 |
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 700 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 30 |
Precipitation, Maximum | 80 |
Precipitation, Minimum | 60 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 40 |
Salinity Tolerance | Medium |
Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
Bloat | None |
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Toxicity | None |
Resprout Ability | No |
Shape and Orientation | Erect |
Active Growth Period | Year Round |
C:N Ratio | High |
Coppice Potential | No |
Fall Conspicuous | Yes |
Fire Resistant | No |
Flower Color | White |
Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
Foliage Color | White-Gray |
Foliage Porosity Summer | Dense |
Foliage Porosity Winter | Dense |
Fruit/Seed Color | Orange |
Nitrogen Fixation | None |
Low Growing Grass | No |
Lifespan | Short |
Leaf Retention | Yes |
Known Allelopath | No |
Height, Mature (feet) | 20.0 |
Growth Rate | Rapid |
Growth Form | Single Stem |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
Foliage Texture | Medium |
Reproduction
Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
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Small Grain | No |
Seed Spread Rate | Moderate |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Year Round |
Seed per Pound | 8000 |
Propagated by Tubers | No |
Propagated by Sprigs | No |
Propagated by Sod | No |
Propagated by Seed | Yes |
Propagated by Cuttings | No |
Propagated by Container | Yes |
Propagated by Bulb | No |
Propagated by Bare Root | No |
Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
Fruit/Seed Period End | Year Round |
Fruit/Seed Abundance | High |
Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
Bloom Period | Indeterminate |
Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
Veneer Product | No |
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Pulpwood Product | No |
Post Product | No |
Palatable Human | No |
Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
Naval Store Product | No |
Lumber Product | No |
Fodder Product | No |
Christmas Tree Product | No |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |