{"product_id":"live-papaya-tree-plant-organic-fruit-variety-for-food-forest-carica-papaya","title":"Live Organic Papaya Tree Plant - Fast-Growing Carica papaya for Food Forests and Gardens","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLive Papaya Tree Plant - Organic Fruit Variety for Food Forest\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Live Papaya Plant Tree (Carica papaya) is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add a tropical fruit tree to their food forest or garden. This fast-growing plant produces sweet, nutritious papayas that are perfect for fresh consumption, smoothies, and salads. With its lush green foliage, the papaya tree also adds a vibrant tropical aesthetic to any outdoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing tropical plant that can bear fruit within a few months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLush green leaves enhance garden beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces sweet, nutritious papayas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in warm climates, ideal for outdoor gardens or patios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to care for, suitable for all gardening experience levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator-friendly, attracting bees and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be grown in containers, suitable for small spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe papaya tree requires full sun exposure, ideally 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. It prefers well-draining, sandy loam or potting mix rich in organic matter. Regular watering is essential to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. This plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9-11 and typically grows to heights of 10-15 feet. The live plants are usually 1-2 feet tall and ready for planting upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos of the shipping box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto of the shipping label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Jayme Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46913943568583,"sku":"sku-50349218857248","price":49.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/s-l1600_c8b8836a-71b4-4811-b7a4-546ebe43f0cf.webp?v=1785259862","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/live-papaya-tree-plant-organic-fruit-variety-for-food-forest-carica-papaya","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}