1、 Papaya introduction

1. Morphological features: papaya is a small tree, with a height of 5-10 meters. The twigs are cylindrical, the color is purplish red, and the leaves are oval. It is pilose when it first grows, and then it will fall off slowly. Its flowers are generally solitary, with a diameter of 2.5-3 cm. The calyx tube is bell shaped, the sepals are lanceolate, and the petals are light pink. The fruit is long oval, dark yellow on the surface and has a certain aroma. It usually matures from September to October.

2. Growth habits: papaya is mainly distributed in provinces and cities in southern China, such as Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Yunnan and Taiwan. This kind of plant likes light and is not resistant to shade. It usually grows in a place away from the wind and facing the sun. Its requirement for the environment is half wet and half dry. If it is too wet, the flowering period will be shortened. After fruiting, the humid climate is more conducive to growth, otherwise it is easy to drop fruit. Its cold tolerance is general, and it is difficult to survive winter in the north.

3. Maintenance method: papaya is generally raised in the place with deep soil layer. The soil is loose and fertile, which is more conducive to its growth. It cannot be planted in low-lying places, otherwise the root will rot due to ponding. During daily maintenance, keep the basin soil slightly moist, not too dry or too damp. Water less during flowering, but more after fruiting. Appropriate amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be supplemented before flowering, after flowering and fruit expansion period.

4. Main value: the ornamental value of papaya is very high. The tree shape itself is very beautiful, the flower clusters are relatively concentrated, and the amount of flowering is very 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 is conducive to the decomposition of protein and starch. At the same time, it also contains carotene and vitamin C, which has strong antioxidant capacity and can accelerate tissue repair.

2、 Papaya tree Pictures