Water
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Check soil moisture an inch or two below the surface before watering to avoid overwatering.
Also known as Cattley Psidium · Cherry Guava · Red Guava
Strawberry Guava (Psidium cattleyanum) is an attractive evergreen shrub or small tree with fragrant flowers and edible red fruits.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best fruit production, but tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures (18-30°C). Protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Check soil moisture an inch or two below the surface before watering to avoid overwatering.
Prune to shape the plant, remove dead or diseased branches, and encourage fruit production. Pruning can be done year-round, but heavier pruning is best done after fruiting. Maintain a desired size and form.
Propagate from seeds, which germinate readily, or from stem cuttings. Seeds may take several years to produce fruit. Cuttings are a faster way to obtain mature plants. Root cuttings in a well-draining medium.
Repot young plants annually in spring. Mature plants can be repotted every 2-3 years, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Strawberry Guava (Psidium cattleyanum)
Where Strawberry Guava (Psidium cattleyanum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Psidium |
| Species | Psidium cattleyanum |
Similar in genus Psidium
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