Papayas are very yummy and fragrant. They attract bees, birds, butterflies, and the very unique hummingbird moth whom you can see in the photos above. The papaya tree is very fast growing and will bear lots of fruit.
Name: Papaya Tree Other Common Names: Melon Tree Scientific Name: Carica Papaya Color: White Plant Seeds: Outdoors After Frost / Indoors Weeks Before Last Frost Bloom Time: Repeatedly Blooms Year Round Hardiness Zone: 9 - 11 Plant height: 20 - 30 Feet Plant Spacing: 8 - 10 Feet Light Requirements: Sun Soil & Water Preferences: Average
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.