Psidium friedrichstahlianum

Tropical Guava

 

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 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  


USES: Greenhouse Outdoor Standard Bonsai Potted Deck Plant Indoor Tropical
  



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


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Properly labeled and packaged in individual packs. 
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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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