What is papaya? Papaya tree pictures

1. Introduction to Papaya

1. Morphological characteristics: Papaya is a small tree with a height of 5-10 meters. The twigs are cylindrical and purple-red in color. The leaves are oval and have soft hairs when they first grow out, which will slowly fall off. Its flowers are generally solitary, with a diameter of between 2.5-3 cm, a bell-shaped calyx tube, lanceolate sepals and light pink petals. The fruit is oblong, dark yellow in color, has a certain aroma, and usually matures in September or October.

2. Growth habits: Papaya is mainly distributed in provinces and cities in southern my country, such as Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Yunnan and Taiwan. This plant likes light and is not shade-tolerant. It usually grows in wind-sheltered, sunny places. Its requirement for the environment is semi-wet and semi-dry. If it is too wet, the flowering period will be shortened. After fruiting, a humid climate is more conducive to growth, otherwise the fruit will easily fall. Its cold resistance is average and it is difficult to survive the winter in the north.

3. Maintenance method: Papaya should generally be grown in places with deep soil. Loose and fertile soil is more conducive to its growth. It should not be planted in low-lying areas, otherwise the roots will rot due to water accumulation. In daily maintenance, keep the soil in the pot slightly moist, not too dry or too wet. You can water less during the flowering period, but water more after the fruiting. Before flowering, after flowering and during the fruit expansion period, it is necessary to add appropriate amounts of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.

4. Main value: Papaya has high ornamental value. The tree shape itself is very beautiful, the flower clusters are relatively concentrated, and the amount of flowers is large. In addition, its fruit has edible value. It not only tastes good but also has high nutritional value. It is rich in proteolytic enzymes, which help to decompose protein and starch. It also contains carotene and vitamin C, has strong antioxidant capacity, and can accelerate tissue repair.