Papaya

Scientific Name: Carica papaya L.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Violales / Caricaceae / Carica L./ Carica papaya L.

Papaya
General Information
Usda SymbolCAPA23
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsCAPA23

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Papaya is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)32
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementHigh
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim30
Precipitation, Maximum80
Precipitation, Minimum60
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)40
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorWhite-Gray
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Fruit/Seed ColorOrange
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)20.0
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period BeginYear Round
Seed per Pound8000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndYear Round
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodIndeterminate
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

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