A whole and a cut Sunrise Papaya (Strawberry Papaya) - Carica by Wellspring Gardens reveal orange flesh and black seeds, arranged on green papaya leaves against a white background.

Sunrise Papaya (Strawberry Papaya) - Carica

$14.99
$14.99
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A whole and a cut Sunrise Papaya (Strawberry Papaya) - Carica by Wellspring Gardens reveal orange flesh and black seeds, arranged on green papaya leaves against a white background.
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Sunrise Papaya (Strawberry Papaya) - Carica

Sunrise Papaya (Strawberry Papaya) - Carica

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The Sunrise (also known as Strawberry Papaya) produces baby papayas that only weigh around 1 pound but have the same great taste as other varieties with a little surprise hint of strawberry. The skin turns yellow when it ripens and the flesh is deep orange. The Sunrise is self-fertile.

• Average mature height: 8 feet
• Light: Full sun
• Pest control: Neem oil keeps spider mites at bay.
• Soil: Well-drained. Average watering needs.
• Zones: 9-11. Papayas love warmth
Arrival Size

Arrival Size

3-8" Tall

Pet Friendly

Pet Friendly

Yes

Hardiness

Hardiness

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 (15-24" 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 starter pot allows.

Premium Plants come in a 1-quart pot and Supreme Plants come in a 1-gallon pot.

New Premium & Supreme Plants will release each Friday.

Shop with confidence

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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