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Carica papaya
Carica papaya 'Red Lady'
Red Lady Papaya
Compact, self-fertile papaya — sweet red-orange flesh, ideal for home growers
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Size GuideEstablished plant in 4" nursery pot
$18.00
Red Lady is a gynodioecious papaya variety that produces fruit without needing a separate pollinator tree. Compact plant habit makes it feasible for container growing in cooler climates — bring indoors before frost. Sweet, aromatic red-orange flesh with excellent flavor. One of the most reliable papayas for home growers. Fruits can begin in as little as 9 months from seed.
Light
Full sun (needs warmth and light)
Water
Regular — keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Soil
Rich, well-draining tropical mix
Growing Red Lady Papaya
Light
Full sun (needs warmth and light)
Watering
Regular — keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Soil
Rich, well-draining tropical mix
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10+ outdoors, container-friendly elsewhere
Fruiting
9–12 months from planting
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