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Common guava (Psidium guajava)

Common guava (Psidium guajava) is a tropical fruit tree native to tropical America, producing sweet, fragrant fruit rich in vitamin C. It's widely cultivated for its edib

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Regular

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Warm

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Regular

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best growth and fruit production.

Watering

Regular

Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Warm

Ideal temperatures are between 20-30°C. Protect from frost; can be damaged by temperatures below 5°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Regular

Feed with balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Fruit

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

3-10 meters

Spread

3-10 meters

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2.5-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Guajava pumila (Vahl) Kuntze
Guajava pyrifera Kuntze
Myrtus guajava (L.) Kuntze
Psidium angustifolium Lam.
Psidium cujavillus Burm.f.
Psidium cujavus L.
Psidium fragrans Macfad.
Psidium globosum Larrañaga
Psidium igatemyense Barb.Rodr.
Psidium intermedium Zipp. ex Blume
Psidium longifolium Schumach.
Psidium prostratum O.Berg
Psidium pumilum Vahl
Psidium sapidissimum Jacq.
Psidium vulgare Rich.
Syzygium ellipticum K.Schum. & Lauterb.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMyrtales
  • familyMyrtaceae
  • genusPsidium
  • speciesPsidium guajava
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

None

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