Red Strawberry Guava Live Plant – 2-3 Feet Tall, 3 Gallon Pot – Outdoor Fruit Tree

Overview

Bring the taste of the tropics to your backyard with the exquisite red strawberry guava live plant. This vibrant fruit tree, scientifically known as Psidium cattleianum ‘Red’, is a delightful addition to any garden or patio. Originating from Brazil, the red strawberry guava is prized for its small, round, intensely flavored fruits that ripen to a beautiful deep red or purple. The taste is a unique blend of strawberry and guava, offering a sweet-tart sensation that is perfect for fresh eating, jams, jellies, or desserts. This particular plant stands between 2 to 3 feet tall and is shipped in a robust 3-gallon pot, ensuring it arrives healthy and ready for planting. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting, growing a red strawberry guava live plant is a rewarding experience that promises a bounty of delicious and nutritious fruit.

The red strawberry guava live plant is known for its attractive foliage, often used as an ornamental shrub even before it begins fruiting. Its glossy green leaves provide a lush backdrop, and the delicate white flowers add a touch of elegance. Once established, these plants are relatively low-maintenance, making them an excellent choice for home gardeners seeking both beauty and productivity. Get ready to savor the rich, aromatic flavor of homegrown red strawberry guavas with this healthy, vigorous plant.

Key Benefits

The red strawberry guava live plant offers a multitude of benefits, from its delicious fruit to its decorative appeal and health advantages. It’s more than just a fruit tree; it’s a valuable addition to your landscape and diet.

• Delicious and Nutritious Fruit: Enjoy an abundance of small, sweet-tart fruits with a distinct strawberry-like flavor. These red guavas are rich in vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and dietary fiber, contributing to a healthy lifestyle. They are perfect for fresh consumption, making preserves, or adding to smoothies.
• Attractive Ornamental Plant: With its glossy green leaves and potential for charming white flowers, the red strawberry guava live plant serves as a beautiful shrub or small tree, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of your garden or patio.
• Versatile Growth: This plant can be grown in the ground in warmer climates or kept in a container in cooler regions, allowing for easy relocation indoors during winter. This adaptability makes it suitable for a wide range of growing environments.
• Relatively Low Maintenance: Once established, strawberry guava care is straightforward. It is known for its resilience and ability to thrive with minimal fuss, making it ideal for gardeners of all experience levels.
• Potential Health Benefits: Traditional uses suggest that red guavas may aid in managing blood sugar levels and supporting overall well-being. The fruit is often consumed for its high vitamin content and potential medicinal properties.
• Garden to Table Freshness: Growing your own guava fruit tree means you’ll have access to fresh, organic fruit directly from your garden, free from pesticides and chemicals.
• Unique Flavor Profile: The distinctive taste, a delightful cross between strawberry and traditional guava, sets this fruit apart and offers a unique culinary experience.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Ensuring your red strawberry guava live plant thrives requires attention to a few key care aspects. With the right conditions, you’ll be enjoying its delicious fruit for years to come. This plant generally prefers warmer climates but can be successfully grown in containers and moved indoors in colder zones.

For optimal growth, the red strawberry guava live plant requires plenty of sunlight. Aim for at least 6-8 hours of full sun per day. In very hot climates, some afternoon shade can be beneficial to prevent leaf scorch. When grown indoors, place it near a bright, south-facing window or under grow lights. Watering should be consistent, especially during dry periods and when the plant is young. The soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot, so ensure your pot has drainage holes or your garden soil is well-amended.

The ideal soil for a red strawberry guava live plant is a well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil mix (pH 5.5-7.0). If planting in a container, a high-quality potting mix with perlite or sand added for drainage works well. For in-ground planting, amend heavy clay soils with organic matter to improve drainage. This plant is generally hardy in USDA Zones 9-11. In colder zones, it must be protected from frost or brought indoors. Fertilize your guava fruit tree every 2-3 months during the growing season (spring through fall) with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer. Reduce fertilization in winter. Pruning can be done to maintain shape, control size, and encourage more fruit production. Watch out for common pests like aphids or scale; treat with horticultural oil or neem oil if necessary. Understanding how to grow red strawberry guava effectively will lead to a healthier, more productive plant.

Size & Details

This red strawberry guava live plant is currently 2 to 3 feet tall, making it a substantial young plant ready to establish quickly in your garden or a larger container. It is shipped securely in a 3-gallon nursery pot, providing ample root space for healthy development. The plant exhibits a moderate growth rate, typically reaching a mature height of 10-15 feet if planted in the ground, though it can be kept smaller through pruning, especially when grown in a pot. Expect your plant to begin producing fruit within 1-3 years under ideal conditions, with peak fruiting occurring in late summer to fall.

The plant’s bushy growth habit makes it suitable for hedges or as a standalone specimen. The fruit itself is small, generally 1-2 inches in diameter, and boasts a vibrant red or purplish skin when ripe, with a sweet, aromatic, red flesh. Each plant is carefully selected and packed to ensure it arrives in the best possible condition, ready for its new home. This red guava plant offers both aesthetic appeal and a delicious harvest.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: This red strawberry guava live plant is currently 2-3 feet tall. When mature, it can reach 10-15 feet in height if planted in the ground, but its size can be managed with pruning, especially when grown in a container.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: The plant is shipped in a 3-gallon nursery pot, providing a good head start for its root system and making it easy to transplant into a larger container or directly into your garden.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The red strawberry guava live plant thrives outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11. In colder climates, it can be grown outdoors during warm months and brought indoors as a container plant for winter protection.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: This plant requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and fruit production. In extremely hot climates, some afternoon shade can be beneficial.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, strawberry guava care is relatively easy once established. It’s known for being resilient and adaptable, making it a good choice for both experienced and beginner gardeners. Consistent watering and adequate sunlight are key.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your red strawberry guava live plant will arrive healthy and well-packaged, ready for planting. We take great care in preparing our plants for shipment to ensure their safe arrival.
• Q: Can I use the fruit for cooking? A: Absolutely! The fruit from your guava fruit tree is delicious fresh, and also excellent for making jams, jellies, preserves, pies, and adding a unique flavor to various desserts and beverages.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: The best time to plant your red guava plant is in spring or early summer after the last threat of frost has passed, allowing it ample time to establish before cooler weather.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: If you are in USDA Zones 9-11, it will likely survive winter outdoors. In colder zones, you must provide winter protection or bring the potted plant indoors to prevent frost damage to your red strawberry guava live plant.
• Q: How long until it produces fruit? A: Under good growing conditions, your red strawberry guava live plant can start producing fruit within 1-3 years of planting, with production increasing as the plant matures.