Papaya (Carica papaya) trees are one of the most common sights in Florida and elsewhere in the tropical and subtropical regions of...Read More A member of the family Caricaceae, Papaya is believed to be a native of tropical America extending from Southern Mexico to Central America.

Dec 27, 2008 · Papaya in containers are very sensitive to over-watering. Treat them like cactus and they will do much better. Can’t be sure of the problem but they are prone to root rot in containers. What’s your minimum temperature in the greenhouse? They are extremely cold sensitive Oldude

Aug 3, 2006 · I've been looking at papaya plants in the tropical area on DG and think that they're beautiful. I was thinking of planting the seeds of a store-bought papaya (sources say it's quite viable) now, keeping them as houseplants for the winter and then putting them outside for the summer. I don't care about fruit - just love the foliage.

And “Carica quercifolia. Large drought deciduous leaves. Fragrant yellow-green flowers, unisexual. Deep orange papaya fruit to 2–4″, highly edible and borne in mass. An Andean dry forest native, we’ve observed this stunning species in habitat between (6000–9000’+) in central Bolivia and northern Argentina.

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Jun 12, 2012 · This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions: Miami, Florida. New Port Richey, Florida. Orlando, Florida

May 23, 2012 · Other than these Opuntia fruits, aka Prickly Pears (left photo Wikipedia), most fruits are of little or no value in a tortoise diet. A few exceptions might include papaya (center) and fig (Kadota Fig photo by DaylilySLP- right) as these two fruits contain a significant amount of Calcium. Still, all these fruits contain far more sugar than what ...

Jan 31, 2011 · Seriously browse their inventory rather than look for something. You may find something that peaks your interest (as did the dragon fruit, orange apple pear cactus, mountain papaya, maize morado, red pearl bean, etc.) Shipping is also lightening quick (maybe even faster than lightening).

Nov 14, 2007 · Papaya leaves, depending on their age and the process or recipe concocted are used in the treatment of high blood pressure, kidney infection, stomachaches and intestinal problems. The fruit is a cure for fungus and ringworm. Crinim asiaticum is important for midwives. It is helpful in difficult births, and for the prevention of jaundice in ...

papaya (puh-PIE-yuh) Info. Synonym Sun Exposure Full Sun Foliage Grown for foliage ...