Papaya

Carica papaya, Caricaceae

Zones

10–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateHigh

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

BananaMusa acuminata

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Dwarf Cavendish BananaMusa acuminata

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

TamarindTamarindus indica

Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Ice Cream BeanInga edulis

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

GingerZingiber officinale

Shade ProvisionPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Highbush BlueberryVaccinium corymbosum

Papaya root exudates may contain compounds that are inhibitory to temperate fruit plants like blueberries

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

FruitLeaves

Common Questions

What zones does Papaya grow in?

Papaya grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Papaya?

Good companions for Papaya include Banana, Dwarf Cavendish Banana, Tamarind, Ice Cream Bean, Ginger.

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