Description

Red Lady Dwarf Papaya Plant – Carica papaya ‘Red Lady’ – Live Plant

Red Lady Dwarf Papaya, one of the most popular and productive papaya cultivars available. This fast-growing hybrid is prized for its early fruiting, compact size, and exceptionally sweet, red-orange flesh.

Unlike taller varieties, Red Lady stays under 8 feet tall, making it ideal for small spaces, patios, or greenhouse growing. It produces large, juicy, and fragrant fruit in as little as 6–9 months from planting in warm conditions.

It’s a hermaphroditic variety, meaning it self-pollinates, reducing the need for multiple plants to ensure a harvest. Fruit typically weighs between 2–5 pounds.

USDA Zones: 9-11 (Grow as annual or container plant in colder zones)
Mature Height: 5–8 ft (ideal for container growing)
Fruit Size: 2–5 lbs
Time to Fruit: 6–12 months under optimal conditions
Pollination: Self-pollinating (hermaphrodite flowers)
Sunlight: Full Sun
Watering: Moderate, well-draining soil