{"product_id":"papaya-tree","title":"Dwarf Papaya Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003ePapaya plants grow in similar conditions as bananas, requiring bright light, humidity, heat, and plenty of fertilizer and water. Also, like the banana, it's an extremely fast-growing semi-woody plant with large leaves that are the very essence of the tropics. Though it's easier to grow this plant outdoors, growing it inside is certainly doable if you have enough space - this plant will need a large container and a very sunny window for vibrant growth.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePapaya plants grown indoors grow so fast that they may reach the ceiling in a matter of months. For this reason, they are often pruned off at the top to keep them in check. Cut off the main stem to a couple of feet tall. The plant will send up several new shoots from the base of the plant. When these shoots are one to two feet tall, select the best one and trim off the others, including the original central stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have moved a potted papaya plant outdoors for the summer, prune it back heavily before bringing it indoors for the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants and pots sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eLight\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light to bright direct. Can be placed outside during summer months. Be sure all chances of frost have passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWater\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater weekly, keeping the soil moist, but not soggy. Water thoroughly when the surface of the soil is dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePet Friendly?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo - Can cause mouth irritation and digestive reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eGeneral Care Tips\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is very sensitive to cold and will succumb to the smallest hint of frost, especially when the plants are young. If you place your papaya tree outside for the summer, be sure to bring it in well before the first hint of frost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Society","offers":[{"title":"7 Inch","offer_id":49770074734832,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Inch (Multiple Stems \/ No Fruit Yet)","offer_id":49522296258800,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0519\/4078\/6339\/files\/DSC_0791_ea8f5af3-1984-47ec-8ba3-465080cbcec0.jpg?v=1780001901","url":"https:\/\/plantsocietyshop.com\/products\/papaya-tree","provider":"Plant Society Toronto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}