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