Overview

Cultivate your very own slice of paradise with a ruby guava live plant. This exquisite tropical fruit tree is a fantastic addition to any garden or patio, offering both ornamental beauty and the delight of homegrown, delicious fruit. The Ruby Guava, scientifically known as Psidium guajava ‘Ruby’, is celebrated for its sweet, aromatic, and often red-fleshed fruit, which is rich in vitamins and antioxidants. This live plant arrives ready for planting, typically measuring 5-8 inches tall, making it a manageable size for establishing in your desired location. It promises to transform your space into a vibrant, fruitful oasis, bringing an exotic touch and the joy of fresh produce.

The Ruby Guava is a popular choice among enthusiasts of tropical fruit tree varieties due to its relatively fast growth and prolific fruiting. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting, this plant offers a rewarding experience. Its lush green foliage provides a beautiful backdrop, and the fragrant flowers eventually give way to the highly anticipated ruby-colored fruits. Enjoy the journey of nurturing this exotic plant from a young specimen to a fruit-bearing tree.

Key Benefits

Investing in a Ruby Guava tree brings a multitude of benefits, enhancing both your garden and your culinary experiences. This guava fruit tree is not just a plant; it’s a source of fresh, healthy, and exotic produce right at your fingertips.

• Homegrown Delicacy: Enjoy the unparalleled taste of fresh, sweet, and juicy ruby guavas picked directly from your own tree. Homegrown fruits often have superior flavor compared to store-bought varieties.
• Nutritional Powerhouse: Ruby guavas are packed with Vitamin C, dietary fiber, and other essential nutrients, contributing to a healthy diet and boosting your immune system.
• Exotic Garden Appeal: The lush green leaves, fragrant white flowers, and vibrant red fruits add a distinct tropical aesthetic to your landscape, creating an inviting and exotic atmosphere.
• Versatile Culinary Use: The fruit can be eaten fresh, used in juices, smoothies, jams, jellies, and desserts, offering a wide range of culinary possibilities.
• Relatively Easy to Grow: With proper care, the ruby guava live plant is known for its resilience and adaptability, making it suitable for various gardening skill levels.
• Attractive Foliage: Beyond its fruit, the tree itself is ornamental, providing dense, attractive foliage that can offer shade and visual interest in your garden.
• Productive Yield: Once established, a healthy red guava plant can produce a generous harvest of delicious fruits, allowing you to share with family and friends.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your ruby guava live plant is a rewarding experience that ensures a bountiful harvest of delicious fruit. Guava trees thrive in warm, tropical, and subtropical climates. They prefer a location with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day to encourage robust growth and fruit production. If growing indoors or in a cooler climate, ensure it receives ample light from a south-facing window or with the aid of grow lights.

Watering is crucial, especially for young plants. Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Once established, guava trees are moderately drought-tolerant but will produce better fruit with regular watering, particularly during dry spells and fruiting periods. A well-draining soil mix is essential to prevent root rot. A sandy loam soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0) is ideal. Fertilize your guava fruit tree regularly during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer formulated for fruit trees. Reduce fertilization in fall and winter when growth slows.

The Ruby Guava is typically hardy in USDA Zones 9-12, preferring temperatures above 50°F (10°C). In colder regions, it can be grown in a container and brought indoors during winter. Protect young plants from strong winds. Pruning can help maintain shape, encourage branching, and improve air circulation, leading to healthier fruit production. Watch out for common pests like aphids and fruit flies, and address them promptly with organic pest control methods if necessary. Consistent care will ensure your exotic fruit tree thrives and yields abundant, sweet guavas.

Size & Details

Your ruby guava live plant will arrive as a healthy, young specimen, typically ranging from 5 to 8 inches in height. This size makes it ideal for transplanting into a larger pot or directly into your garden, allowing it to establish quickly. The plant is shipped in a nursery pot, carefully packaged to ensure its safe arrival. While the exact mature size can vary depending on growing conditions and pruning, a Ruby Guava tree can eventually reach heights of 10-20 feet in ideal outdoor environments, though it can be kept smaller with regular pruning in containers.

Expect your ruby guava live plant to begin producing fruit within 2-3 years under optimal care. The growth rate is moderate, allowing you to observe its development over time. The vibrant green leaves provide a continuous display, and the promise of sweet, red-fleshed fruit makes this an exciting addition to any plant collection. Each plant is carefully selected to ensure health and vigor upon delivery, ready to begin its journey in your home or garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big will my ruby guava live plant get? A: Your plant will arrive between 5-8 inches tall. When mature, it can reach 10-20 feet if planted in the ground, but can be maintained at a smaller size (5-10 feet) with regular pruning in a container.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The ruby guava live plant is a tropical plant suitable for outdoor growing in USDA Zones 9-12. In colder climates, it can be grown outdoors in summer and brought indoors during winter.
• Q: How much sunlight does a guava fruit tree need? A: A guava tree thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, Ruby Guava trees are considered relatively easy to care for, especially for those in suitable climates. They require consistent watering, good drainage, and adequate sunlight.
• Q: What condition will my ruby guava live plant arrive in? A: Your plant will arrive healthy and carefully packaged in a nursery pot, ready for transplanting. We take great care to ensure its safe journey to you.
• Q: How long until my red guava plant produces fruit? A: Typically, a red guava plant will start producing fruit within 2-3 years after planting, given proper care and ideal growing conditions.
• Q: What type of soil is best for this exotic fruit tree? A: This exotic fruit tree prefers well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0-7.0). A good quality potting mix with added perlite or sand works well for container growing.
• Q: Can I grow this tropical fruit tree in a pot? A: Absolutely! The Ruby Guava is an excellent candidate for container growing, making it possible to cultivate this tropical fruit tree even in cooler climates where it needs to be moved indoors during colder months.
• Q: How often should I water my guava plant? A: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top inch or two of soil feels dry to the touch, adjusting frequency based on climate and pot size.
• Q: What is the ideal temperature range for this plant? A: Ruby Guava plants prefer warm temperatures, ideally between 65-85°F (18-29°C). They should be protected from temperatures below 50°F (10°C).