{"product_id":"papaya-red-timber-live-plant","title":"Papaya ‘Red Timber’ (Carica papaya) - LIVE PLANT","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Insights and Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air Layer (air-layered).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePapaya ‘Red Timber’ is listed under Carica papaya. The guidance below covers growing the plant; flowering and harvest depend on local conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a bright, sunny, wind-sheltered position. Acclimatise nursery plants gradually and protect newly planted roots from overheating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly, then allow excess water to drain. Keep moisture reasonably steady during growth and fruit development; persistent saturation can damage roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a fertile, freely draining root zone. Avoid deep planting and low spots that collect irrigation water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature and Humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Papaya needs warmth and is cold sensitive. Very hot weather can disrupt flowers and fruit set; 40–45°C is not a reliable production range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use small, regular applications of a balanced feed during active growth. In alkaline soil, investigate micronutrient deficiency before increasing fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove dead or diseased leaves without injuring the trunk. Routine topping is unnecessary and may expose the soft stem to decay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate and Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fast-growing, soft-stemmed perennial that can become several metres tall. Fruiting height and timing depend on the selection and growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Papayas may be male, female or hermaphrodite. Female flowers need a pollen source; hermaphrodite flowers can self-pollinate. Plant sex is not guaranteed by a variety name alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect the soft stem and shallow roots from damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood drainage is essential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm flower sex before relying on a single plant for fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant is supplied under the nursery name Red Timber. Fruit colour, size and flavour have not been verified for this stock. General papaya fruit ripens by softening and developing yellow colour in the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographs include species reference images; they do not show the exact plant supplied or confirm this cultivar’s fruit appearance.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"rarefruittrees.ae","offers":[{"title":"Medium (Under 60cm)","offer_id":68128891339056,"sku":"P-M-PAPAYARTIMBER","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/0772\/6128\/files\/rft-papaya-newplant-square-crop-1500.jpg?v=1792420613","url":"https:\/\/www.rarefruittrees.ae\/products\/papaya-red-timber-live-plant","provider":"RareFruitTrees.ae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}