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Babaco Papaya Cuttings
« on: February 19, 2023, 11:01:20 AM »
Seedless Papaya from south american cloud forest.
Cold hardy to upper 20’s short duration cold snap.
Cuttings root in well draining soil mix .
Cuttings are at least 1-3 inches thick and 8-12 inches long.
$15 each
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« Last Edit: April 01, 2023, 12:31:25 PM by Bush2Beach »

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Re: Babaco Papaya Cuttings
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2023, 11:31:13 AM »
I have 3 thick Babaco cuttings available. 12” long. No cold damage, ready to root.
1 single and 1 2 pack available.



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Re: Babaco Papaya Cuttings
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2023, 11:33:29 AM »
I just purchased one from Wildlands, any idea how well they hold up in the heat?

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Re: Babaco Papaya Cuttings
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2023, 12:18:35 PM »
No Idea. We don’t have heat here.

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Re: Babaco Papaya Cuttings
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2023, 12:19:29 PM »
Or I should say it rarely get’s into the 80’s at my location.

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Re: Babaco Papaya Cuttings
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2023, 12:36:13 PM »
I just purchased one from Wildlands, any idea how well they hold up in the heat?

Mine get super sad in the heat, here in 9b So cal.

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Re: Babaco Papaya Cuttings
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2023, 12:57:30 PM »
Or I should say it rarely get’s into the 80’s at my location.


You Cali folks have it so good. Don't know why everyone is leaving there? /s

I decided not to plant it for now and will find a shady spot next year.

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Re: Babaco Papaya Cuttings
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2023, 03:06:04 PM »
Grass is always greener. A studio apartment is $2k plus a month and where the weather is that nice , there is no room or time or land or water unless you have millions or are grandfathered in. Alot of the locals that had a “life issue “ live in a vehicle or tent. People are having a hard time all over for sure. Never mind the smoke and fire as reality and metaphor. quote author=hammer524 link=topic=50282.msg488013#msg488013 date=1680281850]
Or I should say it rarely get’s into the 80’s at my location.


You Cali folks have it so good. Don't know why everyone is leaving there? /s

I decided not to plant it for now and will find a shady spot next year.
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Re: Babaco Papaya Cuttings
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2023, 03:41:10 PM »
I had one that did fine in the TX heat- But some beetles attacked the roots and killed the tree

I think it will survive but you will have to be more careful about pest pressures and water often

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Re: Babaco Papaya Cuttings
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2023, 04:21:41 PM »
Thanks for the info everyone! I'll make note of it

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Re: Babaco Papaya Cuttings
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2023, 05:23:30 PM »
I have a couple of young trees in Deep South Texas that have faired well with temps in the high 90s/low 100s. Plenty of water and keep it out of full sun for the whole day.

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Re: Babaco Papaya Cuttings
« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2023, 10:56:16 AM »
Mine was also in 100% shade

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Re: Babaco Papaya Cuttings
« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2023, 12:32:10 PM »
Available for barter as well.
Already cut yesterday, gotta move ‘em along.

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Re: Babaco Papaya Cuttings
« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2023, 02:04:27 PM »
PM'd!

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Re: Babaco Papaya Cuttings
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2023, 03:05:37 PM »
Pm sent thx.