Mountain Papaya

Vasconcellea pubescens

Native to:
Bolivia, Colombia, Panamá, Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Caricaceae
Genus:
Vasconcellea
Species:
Vasconcellea pubescens
USDA Symbol:
CAPU39

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1000 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
yellow, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to Andean regions, prefers volcanic soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions (20-25°C) without pretreatment. Fresh seed germinates best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI