Pink Guava Live Plant – Sweet Edible Fruit Tree, 10 Inch Tall, Outdoor

Overview

Introduce a taste of the tropics to your home or garden with this beautiful pink guava live plant. Known for its deliciously sweet and aromatic fruits, the guava tree (Psidium guajava) is a popular choice for gardeners seeking both ornamental beauty and edible rewards. This particular variety produces succulent pink guavas, offering a delightful sensory experience with its fragrant blossoms and juicy fruit. Whether you’re an experienced horticulturist or a budding green thumb, cultivating a sweet guava tree can be a rewarding endeavor, providing fresh, homegrown fruit for years to come. This live plant arrives ready to be integrated into your tropical landscaping or container garden, promising a touch of exotic charm and a bounty of healthy, delicious produce.

Guava trees are relatively fast-growing and can adapt to various conditions, making them a versatile addition to many outdoor settings. They are not only prized for their fruit but also for their attractive foliage and often their appealing bark. Our pink guava live plant is carefully nurtured to ensure it arrives healthy and vibrant, prepared to flourish in its new environment.

Key Benefits

Growing a guava plant offers a multitude of benefits, from its aesthetic appeal to its nutritional yield. This pink guava live plant is more than just a decorative addition; it’s a source of fresh, healthy food and a vibrant focal point for your outdoor space.

• Delicious Edible Fruits: Enjoy an abundance of sweet, fragrant pink guavas directly from your own garden. These fruits are perfect for eating fresh, making juices, jams, or desserts.
• Tropical Landscaping: Add an exotic and lush feel to your patio, garden, or even indoor spaces with its attractive foliage and charming presence.
• Year-Round Appeal: In favorable climates (USDA Zones 9-11), this plant can provide tropical charm and guavas year-round, blooming in spring and early summer.
• Rich in Nutrients: Guavas are known for being rich in Vitamin C, dietary fiber, and antioxidants, contributing to a healthy diet.
• Adaptable Growth: While suited for tropical and subtropical climates, this plant can be grown in containers and brought indoors during colder months, making it accessible to more gardeners.
• Aromatic Blooms: The delicate flowers not only precede the fruit but also add a pleasant fragrance to your environment.
• Easy to Care For: With proper care, a guava plant care routine is straightforward, making it a suitable choice for various skill levels.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your pink guava live plant is relatively simple, ensuring a fruitful and beautiful addition to your garden. Guavas thrive in warm, sunny environments, mimicking their native tropical habitats. For optimal growth and fruit production, understanding their specific needs is crucial.

Sunlight requirements: This plant thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. If growing indoors, place it near a south-facing window or provide supplemental grow lights to ensure it receives adequate light. Insufficient light can lead to reduced fruit production and weaker growth. Watering schedule and soil moisture: Guava trees prefer consistently moist, but not waterlogged, soil. Water thoroughly when the top inch or two of soil feels dry to the touch. During hot, dry periods, more frequent watering may be necessary. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. Soil type and drainage: Well-drained soil is essential. A sandy loam or a rich potting mix amended with organic matter works best. The soil pH should ideally be between 5 and 7. Poor drainage is a common cause of issues for guava plants, so choose a pot with drainage holes if container gardening. Temperature range and USDA hardiness zone: Guavas are tropical plants and are best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11 for outdoor planting. In colder zones, they can be grown in containers and moved indoors when temperatures drop below 50°F (10°C). They are not frost-tolerant. Fertilization: Feed your guava plant with a balanced fertilizer every 2-3 months during the growing season (spring and summer). Reduce fertilization in fall and winter. Look for fertilizers specifically formulated for fruit trees or tropical plants. Common problems and solutions: Watch out for common pests like aphids or mealybugs, which can be treated with insecticidal soap. Yellowing leaves can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies. Ensuring proper light, water, and nutrients is key to a healthy tropical guava plant.

Size & Details

This pink guava live plant typically arrives approximately 10 inches tall, ready for planting. Guava trees are known for their moderate growth rate and can reach heights of 10-20 feet in ideal outdoor conditions if left unpruned. When grown in containers, their size can be managed through regular pruning, making them suitable for patios or smaller gardens. The plant is shipped as a live, potted specimen, ensuring minimal transplant shock and a strong start in your garden. Expect the plant to establish itself quickly and begin producing fruit within 1-3 years under optimal care. The sweet edible fruits are usually round or oval, with a pink flesh and a distinctive, aromatic scent when ripe.

This particular variety is cultivated for its reliable fruit production and robust nature. The mature tree will develop a spreading canopy, providing shade and visual interest. The leaves are typically dark green and glossy, complementing the pink blossoms that precede the fruit. The fruit production cycle can vary, but in its preferred zones, expect blooms in spring and early summer leading to harvests later in the year, sometimes with multiple flushes of fruit.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this pink guava live plant get? A: If planted in the ground, a guava tree can reach 10-20 feet tall. When grown in a container, its size can be kept smaller with regular pruning, typically 5-8 feet.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: The plant arrives in a standard nursery pot, approximately 5x5x5 inches, suitable for immediate transplanting into a larger container or directly into the ground.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This is primarily an outdoor plant, especially suited for USDA Zones 9-11. However, it can be grown indoors in a container in colder climates, provided it receives ample sunlight.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: A sweet guava tree requires full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best growth and fruit production.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, guavas are considered relatively easy to care for, especially in warm climates. Consistent watering, adequate sunlight, and occasional fertilization are key to a healthy edible fruit plant.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your tropical guava plant will arrive as a live, healthy, and actively growing plant, carefully packaged to ensure its safe journey.
• Q: Is it shipped in soil? A: Yes, the plant is shipped rooted in its original nursery soil to minimize stress during transit and ensure it’s ready for its new home.
• Q: How long until it blooms and fruits? A: Under optimal conditions, your guava plant may begin to bloom and produce fruit within 1-3 years of planting. Most varieties bloom in spring and early summer.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The best time to plant your guava tree is in spring or early summer, after all danger of frost has passed, allowing it ample time to establish before cooler weather.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: This guava variety thrives in USDA Zones 9-11. If you are in a colder zone, you will need to bring the plant indoors during winter to protect it from frost.