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Guava Tree, Amrud, Psidium guajava (Grown through seeds) - Plant

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Description

The plants are attractive and produce deliciously rich, sweet fruits that are excellent fresh or in desserts.

    What makes it special:
  • Fruits are available throughout the year.
  • Gives an assured crop even with very little care.

Guava botanically known as Psidium guajava, is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Myrtaceae grown for its edible fruits. It is the fourth most important fruit in area and production after mango, banana and citrus.

Being hardy, it gives an assured crop even with little care, and is good for rainfed areas also. Successful Guava cultivation is grown under tropical and sub-tropical climate. In areas with distinct winter season, the yield tends to increase and quality improves.

Plant Specifications

Plant Height 24 inch (61 cm)
Plant Spread 5 inch (13 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Yellow guava, Apple of tropics
Maximum Reachable Height Up to 10 meter
Flower Colour White
Bloom Time Throughout the year
Difficulty Level Easy

Planting and care


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Light Requirement

  • More than 6 hours of sunlight a day is ideal for plant to grow well and natural direct bright light for the rest of the day.
  • Soil
  • The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant.
  • Watering
  • Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
  • Apply 4 cup (Approx. 200 ml) water when top soil (1-2 inches) in pot feels dry to touch.
  • As rule of thumb, Water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
  • Do not over-water the plant.
  • Apply water preferably in morning or evening.
  • Application of Fertilizer
  • Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
  • During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month (Oct-Jan).
  • Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

  • Re-potting
  • When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
  • Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable growing condition.
  • For re-potting procedure click here


    Plant Protection
  • Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.
  • Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.

  • Donts
  • Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
  • Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.

    Guava Tree care

    Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

  • Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright Light.
  • Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
  • Apply 4 cup (Approx. 200 ml) water when top soil (1-2 inches) in pot feels dry to touch.
  • Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

  • Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
    Sunlight More than 6 hours of sunlight and natural direct bright light for the rest of the day.
    Watering Apply 4 cup (Approx. 200 ml) water when top soil (1-2 inches) in pot feels dry to touch.
    Soil Soil should be well drain and fertile, rich in organic content
    Temperature 25 to 35 degree Celsius
    Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer once a month (Oct-Jan)
    Harvest Season Throughout the year

    Guava Tree uses

    Medicinal Use:

    • The plant has been used to treatment of various diseases like diarrhea, diabetes, cough, high cholesterol
    • It also has been used for leukorrhea and yeast infections
    • Note: Used only after consulting the Health specialist

    Culinary Use:

    • Eaten fresh, but can also be used for jellies, jams, ice cream, sauces, cakes, tarts, drinks and chutney

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do guava grow in shade?

    No, Guava need full sun more than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight a day.

    When to plant guava tree?

    Plant guava tree during the rainy season (July-August) or in spring (February-March)

    Is guava a flowering plant?

    Yes Guava is flowering fruit plant.

    Why is my guava tree dying?

    The main reasons of dying Guava plant
    1. Due to over watering or less watering to plant.
    2. Plant does not get proper sunlight.
    3. Lack of nutrient.
    4. Disease and pest infestation.

    Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com

    Where to plant guava tree?

    You can plant a Guava tree preferably outdoors, in pot or in ground at a spot receiving below growing conditions for the plant.
    1. Direct bright sunlight for more than 6 hours a day.
    2. Soil should be nutrient rich and well drained.
    3. Apply Water when soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch.
    4. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field.

    Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com

    Is guava leaf a medicinal plant?

    Various parts of Guava plant like leaf,fruit are used as medicine. People use guava leaf for stomach and intestinal conditions, pain, diabetes, and wound healing. Note- Please consults your health advisor before application or consuming of plants or plant parts.

    Can guava grow in cold weather?

    Guavas actually thrive well humid and dry climates. Plants survive in winter but not at chilling and frost condition. Protect the plant by placing any plastic barrier during winter. Optimum temperature is 22-30 degree Celsius.

    How much sun do guava plants need?

    Guava plants need more than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight a day.

    What is guava plant used for?

    The Guava fruit is commonly used as desert and also for making jam and jelly.

    How to grow guava plant?

    Guava plant is grown by layering and grafting. Consider the following points to grow plant.
    1. Sunlight- More than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight is required.
    2. Soil- Soil should be well drained, fertile and nutrient rich.
    3. Water- Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
    4. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July).

    Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com

    Does guava grow from seed?

    Yes Guava can grow from seeds but commercially it is not feasible.

    Can guava grow in a pot?

    Yes, you can grow Guava in the pot. Choose a pot having of 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.

    What does a guava plant look like?

    Guava is perennial fruiting small tree in Myrtaceae family and plant can grow up to a height of 3-10 meter with low drooping branches.

    How to plant guava trees?

    To plant Guava consider the following points.
    1. To grow plant in pot, choose a pot having of 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
    2. Fill the 1/3 pot with well drained soil which is rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
    3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
    4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives more than 6 hours of direct sunlight.
    5. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field. If you are planting purchased plant directly in ground follow below procedure.
    1. Keep the plant in indirect bright light for 3-4 days and gradually move to a location receiving direct bright sunlight for more than 6 hours a day.
    2. Dig a pit twice the size of the bag/pot the current plant is in.
    3. Fill the 1/3 of pit with soil rich in organic content, place the plant in center and fill the pit with same soil.
    4. Apply water. General caring tips- Plant should get more than 6 hours of direct bright sunlight a day. Water the plant when surface soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch. Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June July).

    How many guava plants per acre?

    1 acre of land can accommodate 112 plants.

    How to plant guava tree in the pot?

    To plant Guava tree consider the following points To grow plant in pot it should be of 7-10 inch upper diameter with drainage hole and overgrown plant is transferred in to main field.
    2. Fill the 1/3 pot with well drained soil which is rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
    3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
    4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives more than 6 hours of direct sunlight.

    Note - For further details check the product description on nurserylive.com

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