Psidium friedrichstahlianum
Tropical Guava
A hard to find plant that makes a perfect ornamental tropical for the deck or home. Dark evergreen leaves lend the perfect backdrop to mildly fragrant white flowers followed but a guava fruit used as a juice or jelly. Shallow root systems give it a most unique appearance. The bark is mottled reddish brown and peels off in thin flakes.
Fun Facts:
Seed will germinate in 4-6 weeks
Native to Costa Rica
Guavas are self-fruitful
They can bloom at any time of the year
Sowing instructions:
Soak in warm water for 24 hours
Sow seed 3/4” deep at a soil temperature of 61-64° F. and keep moist
Sow in standard good draining potting mix
Plant Care:
Grow in a standard potting mix
Likes a deep, rich well fertilized soil
Keep moist and feed once a month
Transplant when large enough to handle into pots
Keep humid if in dry conditions by occasional misting
Culture
· full sun to partial shade is best; shade tolerant
· moist, slightly acidic, well-drained, high organic matter soil is ideal
· dislikes hot, dry locations
· avoid windswept winter locations
Landscape Uses
· specimen plant, bonsai,
· accent plant for artistic appearance
· rock gardens
· in mini-groves
Water features
This widely
adaptable plant can be used for a wide range of uses including, standard growing
as well as the greenhouse or houseplant.
It makes the perfect patio plant but, will need protection from
frost. Keep well
watered until established.
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