Papaya Red Lady (786)Plant
Perennial tree to 4 m, Papaya Red Lady yields large, sweet red-orange fruit year-round. Hybrid with disease resistance, it thrives in heat, ideal for edible gardens. Rich in vitamins and papain.
Habit
Perennial tree
Height
2-4 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, fertile
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes (fruit)
Medicinal
Yes (digestive enzyme)
Origin
Central America
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
22-32
Humidity (%)
50-70
Potting media
Loam+Compost+Sand
Fertilizers
NPK(10:20:20)
Watering
Every 3-5 days, soil moist
Plant Weight
~5-30 kg
Flowering Time
Year-round
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.5-1.5 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
~20-50 kg fruit
NPK ratio
10:20:20
life Span
3-5 years
Health Benefits
Digestive aid, antioxidants
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
10:20:20 biweekly during growth
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Stem rot ,Papaya Mosaic
Symptoms
Leaves turn yellowing and droop off
Organic Remedies
Spray neem oil , Neem seed kernel extract