Overview

Experience the joy of growing your own exotic fruit with this vibrant pink guava live plant. This 2-year-old tropical fruit tree, scientifically known as Psidium guajava, is ready to establish itself in your garden or a spacious container. Known for its delicious, fragrant fruit with a sweet, tangy flavor, the pink guava is a true delight for fresh eating, juices, and preserves. Originating from Central and South America, this particular variety is celebrated for its beautiful pink flesh and aromatic qualities. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting, this robust pink guava live plant offers a rewarding and flavorful journey into home-grown tropical produce.

Cultivating a pink guava tree is a fantastic way to add a touch of the tropics to your home. Its attractive foliage and eventually, its bountiful fruit, make it a focal point in any setting. This plant is not just about the fruit; it’s about the experience of nurturing a resilient and productive tropical specimen. Its adaptability to various growing conditions, especially its cold-hardiness within specific zones, makes it a popular choice among fruit enthusiasts. Prepare to enjoy the unique taste and aroma that only a fresh, home-grown pink guava can provide.

Key Benefits

Investing in a pink guava live plant brings a multitude of benefits, from its delicious fruit to its ease of care and ornamental appeal. This tropical gem is designed to thrive and reward you with an abundance of produce.

• Delicious Tropical Fruit: This pink guava live plant will produce succulent, fragrant fruit with a delightful sweet and tangy flavor, perfect for fresh consumption, smoothies, desserts, or homemade preserves. The unique taste is a true tropical treat.
• Cold Hardy for Diverse Climates: Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11, this pink guava tree exhibits impressive cold hardiness, allowing it to flourish in a wider range of climates compared to many other tropical fruit trees.
• Compact and Versatile Growth: Growing to a manageable 12-17 inches tall in a half-gallon pot, this tree is ideal for small gardens, container planting on patios, or even as an indoor specimen in a sunny location, making it a truly versatile addition.
• Low Maintenance and Easy to Grow: Known for being relatively easy to care for, the pink guava live plant thrives with minimal attention. It prefers warm, sunny conditions and consistent, but not excessive, watering, making it suitable for beginners.
• Fast Growing and Productive: Expect to harvest delicious fruit in just a few seasons, providing a steady and satisfying supply of fresh guavas for your kitchen. This rapid growth makes growing guava in pots a rewarding endeavor.
• Beautiful Ornamental Value: Beyond its fruit, the guava plant offers attractive foliage and often delicate flowers, adding an aesthetic appeal to your garden or indoor space.
• Nutrient-Rich Harvest: Guavas are packed with vitamins, especially Vitamin C, and antioxidants, offering a healthy and delicious addition to your diet straight from your own backyard.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your pink guava live plant is straightforward and ensures a healthy, productive tree. Understanding its basic needs will help it thrive and provide you with delicious fruit for years to come. This plant prefers warm, sunny environments, mimicking its native tropical habitat. For optimal growth and fruit production, ensure it receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. If growing indoors, place it near a south-facing window or supplement with a grow light.

Watering is crucial for a young pink guava tree. Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so good drainage is essential. A well-draining potting mix is recommended, especially when growing guava in pots. For outdoor plants, especially in hotter climates, more frequent watering may be necessary. Guavas are somewhat tolerant of drought once established, but consistent moisture will yield better fruit. Fertilize during the growing season (spring through fall) with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer or a fruit tree specific formula. Reduce fertilization during winter dormancy.

The pink guava live plant is cold hardy in USDA Zones 9-11. In colder zones, it must be brought indoors when temperatures drop below freezing. Protect young plants from strong winds. Pruning can be done to maintain shape, encourage bushier growth, and improve air circulation, which can lead to better fruit production. Remove any dead or diseased branches. Watch out for common pests like aphids or scale; treat with organic insecticidal soap if needed. Ensure proper air circulation to prevent fungal issues.

Size & Details

This offering is for one pink guava live plant, approximately 2 years old, meticulously grown and ready for transplanting. Each plant stands between 12-17 inches tall from the base of the pot to the top of the foliage, providing a robust young specimen. It is shipped in a half-gallon nursery pot, ensuring the root system is well-established and protected during transit. The compact size of this pink guava tree makes it an excellent choice for container gardening on patios, balconies, or as an appealing indoor plant in a brightly lit room.

The growth rate for this tropical fruit plant is considered fast, meaning you can anticipate harvesting delicious fruit in just a few seasons after planting. While it is currently 12-17 inches, with proper care, it can reach a mature height of 10-15 feet in the ground, or a more compact 5-8 feet when kept in a large container. The plant will arrive healthy and actively growing, securely packaged to minimize stress during shipping. This ensures you receive a high-quality specimen ready to thrive in its new home.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: This pink guava live plant is currently 12-17 inches tall and comes in a half-gallon pot. When mature, it can reach 10-15 feet in the ground or a more manageable 5-8 feet in a large container.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This pink guava tree can be grown both indoors and outdoors. It is cold hardy in USDA Zones 9-11 for outdoor planting. In colder zones, it should be brought indoors during winter.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: The pink guava live plant 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, this tropical fruit plant is considered low maintenance and relatively easy to care for, making it suitable for both experienced gardeners and beginners interested in growing guava in pots.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your pink guava live plant will arrive healthy, actively growing, and securely packaged in its half-gallon nursery pot to ensure safe transit and minimal stress.
• Q: How long until it blooms and produces fruit? A: Being a 2-year-old plant, you can expect this pink guava tree to begin blooming and producing fruit within just a few seasons after planting, given proper care.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: This guava cold hardy variety is suitable for USDA Zones 9-11. If you are in a colder zone, you will need to protect it from freezing temperatures by bringing it indoors during winter.
• Q: What type of soil is best for growing guava? A: A well-draining potting mix is ideal for this pink guava live plant, especially when grown in containers. For ground planting, loamy soil with good drainage is preferred.
• Q: How often should I water my pink guava plant? A: Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out before watering again.
• Q: Can I grow this plant on a patio or balcony? A: Absolutely! Its compact size and suitability for growing guava in pots make it an excellent choice for patios, balconies, or other small outdoor spaces.