Papaya

Carica papaya

Also called · Betik

Fast to grow and fruits within a year.

LightFull sun
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereGarden, full sun

Care tag · 185

“It rots in wet soil. Plant it where water drains away.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top of the soil is dry. Never waterlogged.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Well-draining soil with compost. Raise the bed in low spots.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    Fruit tree fertiliser once a month.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Compost or goat manure (baja kambing)
    • Fruit tree fertiliser

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Trunk rotting at the base

    Waterlogged. Improve drainage.

  • Yellow, curled leaves

    Hungry or a virus. Feed it; replace very sick plants.

Garden, full sun

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