Overview

Cultivate your own tropical paradise with this exquisite pink guava tree live plant. Standing 5 to 10 inches tall and approximately 6 months old, this well-rooted specimen is prepared to thrive in your garden or a suitable container. Known for its delightful fragrance and succulent fruit, the guava tree (Psidium guajava) is a cherished addition to any plant collection. This particular variety is celebrated for its sweet, pink-fleshed guavas, offering a taste of the exotic right at home. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting, growing guava tree is a rewarding experience that yields delicious rewards.

Originating from Central and South America, guava trees are highly adaptable and relatively easy to care for, making them an excellent choice for home growers. The vibrant pink guava fruit is not only delicious but also packed with vitamins and antioxidants. This fragrant guava tree will fill your space with a sweet aroma, especially when in bloom or bearing fruit. Its robust nature and established root system ensure a strong start for your new plant.

Key Benefits

Adding a pink guava tree live plant to your garden or patio offers numerous advantages beyond just its delicious fruit:

• Exotic Fruit Production: Enjoy a continuous supply of fresh, sweet, and aromatic pink guavas, perfect for eating fresh, making juices, or adding to desserts. The taste of home-grown guava is unparalleled.
• Aromatic Foliage & Flowers: The leaves and flowers of this fragrant guava tree emit a pleasant, sweet scent, enhancing the sensory experience of your garden or indoor space. Its blooms are also quite attractive.
• Year-Round Greenery: In warmer climates, this plant maintains lush, green foliage throughout the year, providing continuous aesthetic appeal and a touch of tropical beauty even during cooler months.
• Adaptable Growth: While often grown outdoors in tropical and subtropical regions, this guava fruit plant can also be cultivated indoors in containers, especially in cooler climates, allowing you to enjoy its benefits regardless of your local weather.
• Nutritional Value: Guavas are renowned for their high vitamin C content, along with dietary fiber and other essential nutrients, contributing to a healthy diet.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, guava trees are relatively low-maintenance, requiring consistent watering and occasional feeding, making them suitable for busy gardeners.
• Cold Hardy Variety: This specific cold hardy guava plant is more resilient to cooler temperatures than typical tropical varieties, extending its growing range and making it a more forgiving option for many regions.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your pink guava tree live plant ensures a healthy, productive specimen. Guava trees thrive in warm, sunny conditions. They require at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily to produce the best fruit. If growing indoors, place it near a south-facing window or supplement with a grow light to provide adequate illumination. Guavas prefer well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). A good quality potting mix amended with compost or well-rotted manure is ideal for container growing. For outdoor planting, ensure the soil is not waterlogged.

Watering is crucial, especially during the establishment phase and fruiting periods. Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering frequency during cooler months or if the plant is dormant. Guava trees are sensitive to frost, so if you live in a region with cold winters (USDA zones below 9), it’s best to grow your fragrant guava tree in a pot that can be moved indoors when temperatures drop. Fertilize your growing guava tree every 2-3 months during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer formulated for fruit trees. Pruning should be done to maintain shape, remove dead or diseased branches, and encourage fruit production, typically after the main fruiting season.

Watch out for common pests like aphids and fruit flies, which can be managed with organic pest control methods or insecticidal soaps. Adequate air circulation and proper watering can help prevent fungal diseases. With proper care, your pink guava tree live plant will flourish, providing you with bountiful harvests for years to come. Remember that consistent attention to its needs will result in a more vigorous and productive plant.

Size & Details

This pink guava tree live plant ships as a healthy, well-rooted specimen, measuring approximately 5 to 10 inches in height. It is typically 6 months old, providing a robust foundation for continued growth. The plant is shipped in a nursery pot with soil to ensure minimal transplant shock upon arrival. Guava trees are moderate growers, and with optimal conditions, this plant can reach a mature height of 10-20 feet when planted in the ground, though it can be kept smaller through pruning or by growing it in a container. When container-grown, expect a more compact size, typically 5-8 feet tall, making it an excellent choice for patios or indoor spaces. Expect your guava fruit plant to begin fruiting within 2-3 years, depending on growing conditions and care.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this pink guava tree live plant get? A: When planted in the ground and left unpruned, guava trees can reach 10-20 feet tall. In a container, they typically grow to a more manageable 5-8 feet with regular pruning.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: The plant arrives in a standard nursery pot, suitable for its current size, ensuring the roots are protected during transit. We recommend repotting it into a larger container or planting it directly in the ground upon arrival.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This cold hardy guava plant can be grown outdoors in USDA zones 9 and above. In colder climates, it is best grown in a container and brought indoors during winter.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: Guava trees require abundant sunlight, ideally 6-8 hours of direct sun per day for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, guava trees are considered relatively easy to care for once established, requiring consistent watering, adequate sunlight, and occasional feeding. It’s a great option for those interested in growing guava tree.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your fragrant guava tree will arrive as a well-rooted, healthy live plant, carefully packaged to minimize stress during shipping. Some minor leaf drop is normal during transit.
• Q: Can I use the guavas for cooking? A: Absolutely! The pink guavas produced by this plant are perfect for eating fresh, making jams, jellies, juices, smoothies, and various culinary dishes.
• Q: How long until it starts producing fruit? A: With proper care, your guava fruit plant typically begins to bear fruit within 2-3 years after planting.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: This is a cold hardy guava plant, but it still requires protection from severe frost. If your zone experiences temperatures below 25-30°F, it’s safer to grow it in a pot and move it indoors.
• Q: What’s the best soil type for this guava tree? A: Guavas prefer well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. A good quality potting mix or garden soil amended with organic matter works best.