Red Guava, Amrud, Psidium guajava - Plant

Guavas are common tropical fruits cultivated and enjoyed in many tropical and subtropical regions. The guava tree is an interesting plant with mottled greenish bark and long 3 to 7 inch serrated leaves. Guava trees produce white, 1-inch flowers that yield to small round, oval or pear-shaped fruits.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: Guava
• Maximum Reachable Height: 20 to 30 feet
• Flower Colour: White-Yellow
• Bloom Time: Winter or cooler season
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow

Planting and care

The tree should be planted in well-drained soil where its roots have room to spread. Fertilize growing guavas every one to two months while young and then three to four times per year as the tree matures. Guava trees need a high amount of nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash, along with some magnesium for maximum fruit production. An example is a formula of 6-6-6-2, worked into soils just prior to the onset of the growing season and then evenly spaced out three times during the growth period. Pruning should be done when it grows excess. Look for pest attack and apply cure accordingly.

Red Guava care

Cuttings and layering are more often used as propagation methods for guava fruit trees.
You can grow them on a balcony or on the terrace but prune regularly to maintain the height. The plant should get enough sunlight.

• Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Watering: Medium
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Temperature: 80 degrees F
• Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer
• Harvest Season: Winter

Red Guava special feature
Fruits
Red Guava uses

Medicinal Use

• Used in Ayurvedic preparations: Note:Please consult your health expert
• Culinary Use: Jams and jellies