Description
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 careThe 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
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