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Papaya

5.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)

Fast grower

Large, lush leaves

Also known as

Papaw and Pawpaw

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Carica papaya

Genus

Carica

Family

Caricaceae

Order

Brassicales

How to care for Papaya

💦 Water

How often to water your Papaya

Papaya needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Papaya in your home

Papaya love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Papaya does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Papaya in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Papaya

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Papaya: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Papaya after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Papaya is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Papaya →

Benefits of Growing Papaya →

Common Papaya Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Papaya →

Outdoor Care Guide for Papaya →

💦 Water Needs

Papaya prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Papaya Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Papaya requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Papaya is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Papaya will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Papaya Lifecycle →

Papaya Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Papaya →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Papaya can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Papaya Temperature Tolerance →

Papaya Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Papaya →

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Winter Care for Papaya →

Best Companion Plants for Papaya →

Is Papaya a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Papaya, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.