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Caricaceae
Papaya 'Bettina'
Caricapapaya
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Genus
Carica
(KAIR-ih-kuh)
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Species
papaya
(puh-PIE-yuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
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Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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Big Pine Key, FL (Zone 11)
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August 2011
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Long-standing cultivar in Queensland, Australia