Carica papaya (Papaw Fruit) Flowering House Plant - 5 to 50 Seeds | £2.99 - £13.99

Fresh seeds of Carica papaya (Papaya; also known as papaw, pawpaw or the melon tree) – with full instructions for germination.

A small, broadleaf evergreen, tree-like, herbaceous succulent, native to South America, growing up to 20 ft within open ground in the tropics, but will stay under 6 - 10 ft in height within a pot (depending on size of container).

The single, upright stem is topped by an ornamentally attractive, palm-like umbrella canopy of palmately lobed leaves, up to 2 ft wide.

Showy, fragrant, trumpet-shaped, cream flowers bloom throughout the year, followed by large, edible, fruits initially green, ripening to yellow-orange.

Frost tender (hardy to 10 - 15°C) so makes a great conservatory plant / houseplant. Within temperate regions, plants can be grown in large tubs outdoors during the warmer season, and then overwintered indoors within bright locations over the colder months.

Plants tolerate light shade if grown ornamentally instead of for fruit.

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

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Genus: Carica

Species: papaya

English Name: Papaya / Pawpaw / Papaw / Melon Tree

Plant type: Evergreen broadleaf tree-like succulent

Eventual height: 6 - 10 ft when potted

Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun; tolerates partial shade if not being grown primarily just for fruit 

Hardiness: Frost tender: hardy to 10 - 15°C

Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained. Water well during growing season, less in winter

Propagation methods: From seeds

Carica papaya 🌱 Soak seeds in warm water for 2 days (water can be changed after 24 hours). Sow 1cm deep within propagation compost. Keep compost evenly moist at all times at 25°C (77°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Approx. germination time: from 20-80 days onwards.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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