Also known as Abas · Apple Guava · Goyavier
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
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best growth and fruit production.
Regular
75% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Ideal temperatures are between 20-30°C. Protect from frost; can be damaged by temperatures below 5°C.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Regular
75% intensity
Feed with balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Reduce watering slightly in cooler months. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Check the top inch of soil; if it feels dry, it's time to water.
Prune to shape the tree, remove dead or diseased branches, and improve air circulation. Heavy pruning can be done in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Pinching back young shoots encourages bushier growth and more fruiting wood. Aim for an open canopy.
Common guava can be propagated from seeds, which may take several years to fruit and can produce variable offspring. Grafting or cuttings are more reliable for faster fruiting and true-to-type plants.
Softwood cuttings taken in spring or summer have the best success rate.
Repot young plants annually or when root-bound, typically in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost.
Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one to accommodate root growth.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Common Guava (Psidium guajava) is found
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9 known issues from plant disease data
Anthracnose on Guava causes dark, sunken spots on fruit and leaves, leading to blemished fruit, leaf damage, and early fruit drop.
Guava wilt in Guava causes leaves to yellow, droop, and dry out as branches decline, often ending in sudden collapse of the tree.
Guava rust on Guava forms yellow-orange pustules on young leaves, shoots, and fruit, causing distortion, spotting, and early drop.
Guava fruit scab on Guava causes rough, corky, raised scab-like marks on fruit and leaves, leaving fruit cracked, scarred, and misshapen.
Bacterial blight on Guava causes water-soaked leaf spots, shoot dieback, and blackened lesions on leaves and twigs that weaken growth.
Phytophthora root rot in Guava causes root decay, leaf yellowing, wilting, and steady decline as the tree loses vigor and may die back.
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Psidium |
| Species | Psidium guajava |
Similar in genus Psidium
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