A TR Hovey Dwarf Papaya (Premium size) by Wellspring Gardens is shown in a black pot, with whole and sliced papaya fruit beside it. A decorative box sits behind the plant and water splashes in the background.

TR Hovey Dwarf Papaya (Premium size) - Carica papaya

$35.99
$35.99
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A TR Hovey Dwarf Papaya (Premium size) by Wellspring Gardens is shown in a black pot, with whole and sliced papaya fruit beside it. A decorative box sits behind the plant and water splashes in the background.
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TR Hovey Dwarf Papaya (Premium size) - Carica papaya

TR Hovey Dwarf Papaya (Premium size) - Carica papaya

Wellspring Premium Series

$35.99
$35.99

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T.R. Hovey Dwarf Papaya is a self-fertile variety that produces fruit that weighs up to 3.5 pounds. You can count on 40-60 papaya fruits each year! T.R. Hovey generally begins to flower around 2.5-3 feet or 8-10 weeks after planting, and the fruit ripens 6 to 8 weeks after it sets.

  • Average mature height: 4 to 6 feet
  • Fertilizer: For the first 2-3 months, apply liquid fertilizer and then one pound of 4-8-6 granular fertilizer weekly.
  • Light: Full sun
  • Soil: Rich, porous, and well-drained
  • Spacing: 36-60 inches apart
  • Zones: 9-11 (Protect from freezing.)
Arrival Size

Arrival Size

8-15" Tall

Pet Friendly

Pet Friendly

Yes

USDA Grow

USDA Grow

Zones 9-11

Water Req's

Water Req's

Medium

Light Req's

Light Req's

Full Sun
Four potted plants in increasing sizes are labeled: Promo (2-4 tall), Classic (3-8 tall), Premium (8-15 tall), and Supreme (8-25 tall), showing plant and pot dimensions for each size.

Introducing Premium & Supreme plants

We're expanding our product lineup with plants that need more space than our classic 2/3-cup pot allows.

Premium Plants come in a 3/4-quart pot and Supreme Plants come in a 3/4-gallon pot.

New Premium & Supreme Plants will release each Friday.

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Your plants are packed with the utmost care, but shipping can be stressful on the little guys.

That's why you have 30 days from the arrival date to experiment with them. If they don't bounce back, you're eligible for a refund.

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Two potted plants are shown side by side; the left plant is 3 inches tall with darker leaves, and the right plant is 8 inches tall with a large green leaf. Both pots have a green logo on the front.

We sell baby plants

Wellspring Gardens is the starter plant, AKA “baby plant” shop. We just get you started, so you get all the credit for raising your plants under your green thumb.

How tall are baby plants?

We aim to ship your plants when they’re 3-8” tall, though we often ship them taller than that.

What determines whether I get a 3-, 6-, or even 18-inch-tall plant?

The exact size of the plant we send you is variable on the time of year and how long we've been growing it out.

Mulberry Fuel: Set it and forget it for 90 days

While we call it Mulberry Fuel after our favorite fruiting tree, this fertilizer can really be used on any fruiting plant to ensure its plans come to fruition.

Apply the granules of this 20-6-9, slow-release formula to the soil surface of your plants and they will slowly feed them over a 90-day period.
A vibrant Wellspring Gardens Mulberry Fuel Plant Fertilizer bag (20-6-9 blend, 1 or 2 LB) features a squirrel with berries, highlights a 90-day slow-release formula for healthy plants, and is surrounded by spilled purple pellets and mulberries.

Mulberry Fuel Plant Fertilizer - 20-6-9 Blend - (1 or 2 LB bag)

Mulberry Fuel Plant Fertilizer - 20-6-9 Blend - (1 or 2 LB bag)
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