Description

RED LADY PAPAYA – FRUIT PLANT

1. Basic Information

Common Name: Red Lady Papaya
Botanical Name: Carica papaya
Plant Type: Tropical Fruit Plant
Variety: Red Lady
Plant Height: 1–2 ft

2. Description

Short Description:

Red Lady Papaya (Carica papaya) is a popular tropical papaya variety known for its sweet, reddish-orange flesh, delicious flavour and juicy texture. This fast-growing fruit plant is valued for its productive nature and suitability for home gardens and commercial cultivation. Its attractive fruits and relatively quick fruiting make it an excellent choice for tropical gardens in Sri Lanka.

Main Uses:

– Home garden fruit production
– Commercial fruit cultivation
– Fresh fruit consumption
– Juice and smoothie preparation
– Fruit salad preparation
– Tropical fruit gardens

Main Benefits:

– Produces sweet, reddish-orange fruits
– Fast-growing tropical fruit plant
– Suitable for warm tropical climates
– Ideal for home gardens and commercial cultivation
– Provides fresh fruits for household consumption

3. Actual Plant Specification

Plant Height: 1–2 ft
Plant Width: Measure actual plant
Total Height Including Container: Measure actual plant with nursery bag
Container Size: Black Polythene Nursery Bag
Number of Branches: Usually a single main stem in young plants
Average Leaf Length: Approximately 40–70 cm at maturity
Average Leaf Width: Approximately 40–70 cm, depending on leaf maturity
Leaf Colour: Green / Dark Green
Flower Colour: Creamy-white to pale yellow
Fruit Colour: Green when immature; yellow to orange-red when ripe
Plant Condition: Healthy / Young

4. Soil & Pot

Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter
Approx. Soil Quantity: Depends on nursery bag size
Pot Material: Black Polythene Nursery Bag
Pot Colour: Black
Drainage Holes: Yes

5. Care Information

Light Requirement: Full sunlight
Watering: Water regularly and maintain consistent soil moisture. Avoid waterlogging, as papaya roots are sensitive to excessive moisture.
Humidity: Suitable for tropical humidity
Temperature: Warm tropical conditions
Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer suitable for papaya plants according to product instructions.
Pruning: Remove dead or damaged leaves as needed.
Care Level: Easy to Moderate

6. Selling Information

SKU: RED-PAP-001
Selling Unit: 1 plant
Pot Included: No

7. Customer Information

Pet Friendly: Ripe papaya flesh is generally safe for consumption. Prevent pets from chewing the seeds, leaves or other plant parts.

Recommended Placement: Home gardens, fruit gardens, agricultural plots and suitable outdoor planting areas.

Special Care Warning: Plant in a sunny location with fertile, well-draining soil. Protect young plants from strong winds and waterlogging. Red Lady Papaya is sensitive to prolonged waterlogged conditions. Fruit production depends on growing conditions, plant health and pollination.

8. SEO Information

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Image Alt Text: Red Lady Papaya plant, 1–2 ft tall, with healthy green leaves, suitable for tropical home gardens.