{"product_id":"papaya","title":"Potted Papaya - Papaya carica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePapaya carica\u003c\/strong\u003e - a herbaceous plant with limited branching, growing on a tall stem, cultivated in most tropical countries. It is also known as mamao, tree melon, or lechoza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cultivated variety of the plant produces the fruit commonly found in markets, about 15 cm in size. The ripe fruit is sweet-scented, juicy, similar to melon, and orange in color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe plant's leaves have been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes. The unripe fruits and leaves contain a unique enzyme called papain – this is used to tenderize tough meats in the food industry, as well as traditionally by wrapping meats in leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePapaya carica loses its lower leaves as it grows taller. This is part of the plant’s natural development process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGarden hardiness: down to -7°C, but at this temperature it is expected to lose all its leaves. It is recommended to overwinter indoors or in sheltered spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePot diameter: 14 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 60-70 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the cold season it is sold without leaves\/partially without leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Outdoor","offers":[{"title":"14 cm pot","offer_id":55455055380806,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/products\/carica-papaya.jpg?v=1763156564","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-be\/products\/papaya","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}