Description
Papaya (Carica papaya) is a tropical fruit tree whose leaves, especially in dried form, are known for strong medicinal properties in traditional and herbal medicine.
Feature Description
Botanical Name :Carica papaya
Common Name : Papaya, Pawpaw, Erandai pazham (Tamil)
Leaf Form :Large, deeply lobed leaves; dried leaves are flat, green-brown, and crisp
Taste :Bitter, herbaceous
🌱 4. Papaya Plant – Care Tips
✅ Sunlight
Needs full sun for at least 6–8 hours/day
✅ Soil
Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
pH: 5.5 to 7.0
✅ Watering
Water regularly but avoid waterlogging
Keep soil moist but not soggy
✅ Fertilizer
Use organic compost or manure
Fertilize every 4–6 weeks during active growth
✅ Climate
Grows best in warm, tropical or subtropical climates
Sensitive to frost and cold winds
✅ Harvesting Leaves
Pick mature, healthy leaves
Wash and air-dry in shade
Store dried leaves in an airtight container away from
Moisture.
Papaya Dry Leaves / பப்பாளி உலர்ந்த இலைகள் / पपीते की सूखी पत्तियाँ / బొప్పాయి ఎండిన ఆకులు / ಪಪ್ಪಾಯಿ ಒಣ ಎಲೆಗಳು / ഓമയ്ക്ക യിലകൾ ഉണക്കിയവ