Red Lady Papaya Plant

A healthy, locally grown Red Lady Papaya plant — approximately 75 cm tall and ready to establish in your garden or large container.

The Red Lady Papaya (F1 hybrid) is one of the most popular papaya varieties in Mauritius, prized for its early fruiting, compact size and sweet, red-fleshed fruit. Our plants are nursery-grown from quality seed stock and delivered at approximately 75 cm — well past the vulnerable seedling stage and ready to thrive in a sunny position.

Care

• Light: Full sun — at least 6 hours daily
• Water: Regularly; keep soil consistently moist but well-drained — avoid waterlogging
• Soil: Rich, fertile, well-draining soil
• Height at delivery: Approximately 75 cm
• Difficulty: Easy
• Pet friendly: Yes

Care tips

• Feed monthly with a balanced fertilizer — switch to a high-potassium feed when flowering begins.
• Protect from strong winds — stake the plant if needed until established.
• Red Lady is a hermaphrodite variety — a single plant will fruit without a pollinator.
• Fruits typically appear within 9–11 months of planting.

Scientific name: Carica papaya 'Red Lady' F1