{"product_id":"red-lady-papaya-plant-carica-papaya-red-lady-dwarf-tropical-fruit-tree-live-starter-plant-self-fertile-fast-growing","title":"Red Lady Papaya Plant – Dwarf Self-Fertile Tropical Fruit Tree with Sweet Red-Orange Fruit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Lady Papaya Plant Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Red Lady Papaya (Carica papaya ‘Red Lady’) is a dwarf tropical fruit tree prized for its compact size and fast growth. This self-fertile variety produces large, juicy papayas with sweet red-orange flesh, making it an excellent choice for home gardeners seeking fresh tropical fruit. The plant arrives as a healthy, rooted live starter, ready to be planted in your garden or container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDwarf papaya variety with a compact growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces sweet, red-fleshed fruit with a smooth texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-fertile, requiring no pollinator for fruit production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in full sun and warm climates, ideal for USDA zones 9–11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for container growing, perfect for patios, greenhouses, or indoor overwintering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast fruiting, with harvests possible within 7–10 months under optimal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Red Lady Papaya prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil to support healthy growth and fruit development. It is well-suited to warm climates but can be grown in containers and brought indoors or placed in a heated greenhouse during cooler months. This adaptability makes it a versatile option for gardeners in suitable USDA zones or those willing to provide protection in colder areas.\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":46997446033607,"sku":"sku-50729892577568","price":67.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/2185\/0311\/files\/Papaya_RedLady_CaricaPapaya_-Seedlingplant_93612e8a-e37f-4dbf-a85e-e94c4e15974a.webp?v=1786802327","url":"https:\/\/prosperitynursery.com\/products\/red-lady-papaya-plant-carica-papaya-red-lady-dwarf-tropical-fruit-tree-live-starter-plant-self-fertile-fast-growing","provider":"Prosperity Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}