{"product_id":"bjerg-papaya-carica-pubescens-fro-15-stk","title":"Mountain Papaya (Carica pubescens) | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCarica pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bjergpapaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mountain papaya, highland papaya,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eMountain pawpaw, papayuelo, chamburo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarica pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e is an exciting relative of the papaya from the Andes mountains in South America, where it grows in higher and cooler areas than the common papaya. The species is closely related to the common \u003cem\u003eCarica papaya\u003c\/em\u003e but differs in its better tolerance for cooler temperatures and its more compact growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant develops a slender stem with large, hand-shaped leaves and a distinctly tropical appearance. The fruits are smaller than those of the common papaya but have an aromatic and fresh flavor with tropical notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to the classic \u003cem\u003eCarica papaya\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCarica pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e is generally better suited for subtropical conditions and can handle lower temperatures. If you are interested in papaya plants, you can also check out our other species and varieties like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/papaya-carica-papaya-american-dwarf-fro-15-stk?\" title=\"Papaya (Carica papaya) (Dwarf) | frø\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarica papaya “Dwarf”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and other papaya \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/fro\" title=\"Alle vores frø\"\u003eseeds in our assortment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarica pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in full sun to light partial shade and prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003enutrient-rich and well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eeven moisture during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ewarm, but not extremely hot conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-draining tropical potting soil with high organic content is ideal. During the growing season, you can supplement with a mild, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/okologisk-godning\" title=\"Økologisk gødning\"\u003eorganic fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e to support healthy growth and leaf development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is not frost-tolerant but generally tolerates cooler conditions better than the common papaya. In Denmark, it is best grown as a potted plant that can be kept outdoors during the summer and overwintered in a bright, frost-free location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant grows quickly under good conditions and does not like long periods of cold or wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation from seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds of \u003cem\u003eCarica pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e germinate best under warm and stable conditions. For best results, we recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003esoaking in lukewarm water for 12–24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003esowing in a well-draining and nutrient-rich soil mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ea temperature of 22–28 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ekeeping the soil evenly moist, but not wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination typically occurs within 2–6 weeks. The young plants grow relatively quickly and develop their large, characteristic leaves early on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtility and collector value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarica pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e is grown as a fruit, ornamental, and collector plant. It is especially the combination of tropical appearance and better tolerance for cooler temperatures that makes this species interesting for growers outside the tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor enthusiasts of exotic fruit trees, it is an exciting alternative to the common papaya and an obvious supplement to other species in the papaya genus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarica pubescens\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the plant enthusiast who wants to grow a different and exotic papaya species right from seed – a tropical plant with beautiful leaves, exciting fruits, and high collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44520587919628,"sku":"EF-EF-001","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Caricapubescens_1.jpg?v=1689192892","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/bjerg-papaya-carica-pubescens-fro-15-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}