It's now possible to grow small papaya trees indoors. Carica papaya is a dwarf variety of papaya that thrives in pots. Under optimal growing conditions, it can even produce several fruits. If you grow your papaya tree indoors, in the spring, when it begins to bloom, you'll need to manually pollinate the flowers to encourage fruit formation. To do this, you can use a soft brush and transfer the pollen from one flower to another. Fruiting is possible after 8-12 months. It is strongly recommended to provide it with a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight per day and to give it a regular supply of fertilizer.
Caution! Risk of toxicity to animals. Papaya latex (present in the stem/green fruit) can be irritating to the skin.
- Family: Caricaceae
- Origin: Central and South America
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Watering:
- Spring - Summer: Keep the soil slightly moist, without being soggy.
- Fall - Winter: Allow the soil to dry on the surface between waterings.
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Ambient humidity: High
- Avoid cold drafts
- Type of soil: Rich and draining
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Brightness: High
- Orientation: South or Southwest
- Growth: Slow
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Temperature: Hot
- Between 18ᵒC and 22ᵒC.
- Never between 12-15ᵒC
Pot diameter: 18 cm.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
