Psidium guineense – an exotic guava with a touch of the tropics
Discover the magic of the Brazilian guava (Psidium guineense), a plant that combines exotic beauty with delicious fruits! This compact shrub or smaller tree grows to a height of 1-3 meters and is not only a great choice for tropical fruit lovers, but also an attractive addition to gardens or terraces. In a flowerpot, we can easily maintain a size of around one meter.
It has thick, glossy green leaves reminiscent of a strawberry guava that will add a touch of the tropics to your space. The fruits are sweet and sour, aromatic and have a soft white flesh with a taste reminiscent of pineapple jam. They are great for direct consumption and for making jams, juices or desserts.
This guava is very hardy and easily adapts to different conditions. It can tolerate mild frosts down to -2 °C, is drought-resistant and at the same time can handle temporary waterlogging. In traditional medicine, not only the fruits, but also the leaves and roots are used for their beneficial effects on digestion and the immune system.
Psidium guineense is also a great choice for growing in a pot, where it maintains a compact size. Fruiting begins relatively early, as early as two years after planting, so you can look forward to your first harvest much sooner than you think and that already two years after planting
Treat yourself to a taste of the exotic right at your home!
HEIGHT OF PLANTS SOLD 10 to 15 CM
PRICE 14 EURO
Instructions for growing Psidium guineense
Substrate:
Preferably more acidic and well permeable
Recommended mixture: 2 parts peat, 1 part perlite, a little sand and clay from the garden
Watering:
Water only when the substrate is slightly dry.
In the winter, we limit watering, after watering, we pour out the excess water from the saucer.
Habitat for cultivation:
All year round at home: As close to the window as possible, with enough light.
Summering is possible outside on the terrace, garden or balcony and only from spring to autumn: Partial shade, later full sun.
Wintering:
Tropical plant - cannot tolerate temperatures below 0 °C for a long time. Winter at min. temperature of 5C and more.
For winter, place in the living room, bedroom, hallway, conservatory or temperate greenhouse, always as close as possible to the window.
Fertilization:
Fertilizers Conventional water-soluble or granulated.
Suitable fertilizer:
long-term granulated fertilizer OSMOCOTE
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