Papaya tree is something very easy to be find in Malaysia. I would say every house in my hometown have them at home!
The fruits are so juicy and rich in vitamins!
I tried planting papaya tree few times however, monkeys always eat the young shoots end up the tree die after several attempt to survive failed.
Finally I was spared with 2 papaya trees. Unfortunately one turn out to be male papaya tree which can't bear any fruits. They can be only planted for Ornamental purposes. I'm not sure of another tree sex. The young shoot was eaten and it's quiet small.
I had a lot of young seedling but how to differentiate between male and female plant? Anyone have any tip?
Papaya male tree does produce beautiful flowers.
The fruits are so juicy and rich in vitamins!
I tried planting papaya tree few times however, monkeys always eat the young shoots end up the tree die after several attempt to survive failed.
Finally I was spared with 2 papaya trees. Unfortunately one turn out to be male papaya tree which can't bear any fruits. They can be only planted for Ornamental purposes. I'm not sure of another tree sex. The young shoot was eaten and it's quiet small.
I had a lot of young seedling but how to differentiate between male and female plant? Anyone have any tip?
Papaya male tree does produce beautiful flowers.
I have no idea about papaya's, but they sure look healthy!
ReplyDeleteI think the male papaya looks really ornamental when it is in bloom. Yes leave it to decorate the garden. The tree will look like it is sparkling ;-). I am curious also if someone could tell from seedlings if they are male or female. Hope someone can help on this. You have a great day Malar :-)
ReplyDeleteAt least we don't have monkeys to worry about
ReplyDeleteI also don't know about male & female of the papaya seeds but most of the time when i grew up papaya - i got the female one, so i got the fruits. Sometime I also got the male one. I'm not cut down the tree. Usually we boiled the flowers and have it as plain salad with shrimp paste or a delicious kerabu - malay salad.
ReplyDeleteMonkeys like papaya.
ReplyDeleteBec: They are indeed very healthy but without fruits....sigh....
ReplyDeleteSue: They are constant visitor to my garden
Normala: That's very lucky of you! ;)
rainfield: they love everything in my garden! ;(