Wild Papaya Plant
Carica papaya, or Wild Papaya, is a fast-growing tree reaching 2-5m, prefers loamy, well-drained soil, full sun, and produces edible fruits with medicinal properties.
Habit
Shrub
Height
3-6 meters
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, sandy soil
Shade
Full
Moisture
High
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Tropical America
Climatic Condition
Tropical, humid
Temperature (°)
25-35
Humidity (%)
70-80
Potting media
Organic compost
Fertilizers
Nitrogen-rich
Watering
High
Plant Weight
1-3 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.5-7.0
Soil EC
0.3-0.4 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
100 fruits/tree
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
5-10 years
Health Benefits
Rich in enzymes, aids in digestion, boosts immunity
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with high-nitrogen fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Papaya Ring Spot Virus, Anthracnose, Powdery Mildew, Fruit Fly, Root Knot Nematodes.
Yellowing, mosaic patterns on leaves, Dark sunken spots on fruit, White powdery patches on leaves, Small holes in fruit, Galls on roots, stunted growth.
Remove infected plants, neem oil, Prune affected areas, Use traps, Use marigold as a trap crop, organic mulch.
Fungicides with copper or mancozeb, Fungicides containing sulfur, Insecticides with pyrethroids, Nematicides.