Overview

Cultivate a taste of the tropics right in your own garden with this exquisite strawberry guava live plant. Known for its small, flavorful fruits that taste like a cross between strawberry and passionfruit, this plant is a delightful addition to any edible landscape or container garden. Our healthy strawberry guava live plant arrives ready to thrive, offering both ornamental beauty and delicious harvests. The botanical name, Psidium cattleianum, hints at its heritage, belonging to the Myrtaceae family. Also commonly referred to as Cattley Guava or Cherry Guava, this versatile shrub or small tree is celebrated for its glossy green leaves, attractive bark, and, of course, its sweet, aromatic fruit. Enjoy fresh fruit directly from your garden, or use it in jellies, jams, and desserts.

This particular strawberry guava live plant is a vigorous grower, offering a rewarding experience for gardeners of all levels. It’s an excellent choice for those looking to add an exotic touch and a productive fruit-bearing specimen to their outdoor space. With proper care, your strawberry guava will flourish, becoming a cherished part of your home orchard.

Key Benefits

Investing in a strawberry guava live plant brings a multitude of advantages to your garden and your table. Not only does it provide delicious fruit, but it also enhances the aesthetic appeal of your outdoor environment. From its ease of care to its productive nature, this plant is a fantastic choice for fruit enthusiasts.

• Delicious Edible Fruit: Enjoy sweet, aromatic fruits with a unique flavor profile, perfect for fresh eating, preserves, and desserts. The fruit of the strawberry guava live plant is a true culinary delight.
• Attractive Ornamental Plant: Features glossy, dark green leaves and often attractive reddish-brown bark, adding year-round beauty to your garden or patio.
• Versatile Growing Options: Can be grown as a shrub, trained as a small tree, or kept in a container, making it suitable for various garden sizes and styles.
• Relatively Low Maintenance: Once established, strawberry guava care is straightforward, requiring basic watering and occasional fertilization to thrive.
• Adaptable to Various Climates: Tolerates a range of conditions, particularly well-suited for warmer climates and can be protected in cooler zones.
• Attracts Pollinators: Its flowers can attract bees and other beneficial pollinators to your garden, contributing to overall ecosystem health.
• Good for Privacy Screening: When grown as a hedge, its dense foliage can provide effective privacy and windbreak.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Successful strawberry guava care involves understanding its basic needs for sunlight, water, and soil. This resilient plant is generally easy to grow, making it a great option for both novice and experienced gardeners. Providing the right conditions will ensure a bountiful harvest and a healthy, attractive plant.

For optimal growth, your strawberry guava live plant thrives in a location that receives full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. While it can tolerate partial shade, fruit production will be significantly higher with more sun exposure. When it comes to watering, consistent moisture is key, especially during flowering and fruiting periods. Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings, but avoid letting the plant become completely dry for extended periods. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot, so ensure your chosen site or container has excellent drainage. Native to tropical and subtropical regions, the strawberry guava tree prefers well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0).

The strawberry guava live plant is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. In cooler climates, it can be grown in a container and brought indoors during winter or treated as an annual. Fertilize your plant every 2-3 months during the growing season (spring through fall) with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer or an organic fruit tree fertilizer. Pruning can be done to maintain size and shape, encourage bushiness, or remove dead or diseased branches. Common problems are few, but watch out for scale insects or mealybugs, which can be treated with horticultural oil. Proper air circulation and sanitation can help prevent fungal diseases. Understanding these aspects of growing strawberry guava will lead to a thriving and productive plant.

Size & Details

This offering is for one healthy strawberry guava live plant, which measures approximately 2 to 3 feet tall from the base of the pot to the top of the foliage. It is shipped in a sturdy 3-gallon nursery pot, providing ample root space for continued growth upon arrival. The plant is well-established with a robust root system, ensuring it can quickly adapt to its new environment. The strawberry guava fruit typically matures within a year or two of planting, depending on growing conditions and climate. With an average growth rate, it can reach heights of 10-15 feet as a shrub or small tree if left unpruned, and can be kept smaller with regular maintenance. Expect your plant to arrive with lush, green foliage, ready to be transplanted into your garden or a larger container.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: This strawberry guava live plant is 2-3 feet tall upon arrival. It can grow up to 10-15 feet tall as a mature shrub or small tree, but its size can be managed with pruning.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: The plant is shipped in a 3-gallon nursery pot, providing a strong start for its root system.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The strawberry guava live plant is primarily an outdoor plant, suited for USDA zones 9-11. In colder climates, it can be grown in a container and moved indoors during winter.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: For best fruit production, this plant requires full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. It can tolerate partial shade, but yields may be lower.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, strawberry guava care is considered relatively easy. It’s a robust plant that, once established, requires consistent watering and occasional feeding.
• Q: Is it good for beginners? A: Absolutely! Given its resilience and straightforward needs, growing strawberry guava is a rewarding experience even for beginner gardeners.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your strawberry guava live plant will arrive healthy, well-rooted, and carefully packaged to ensure its safe journey.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The best time to plant is in spring or early summer after the last frost, allowing the plant ample time to establish before cooler weather.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: It thrives in USDA zones 9-11. If you are in a colder zone, you will need to protect it from frost or grow it in a container to bring indoors during winter.
• Q: What does the fruit taste like? A: The fruit of the strawberry guava live plant has a sweet, aromatic flavor often described as a blend of strawberry and passionfruit.