Feijoa.

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Evergreen shrub

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 7 bis 14 Tage

Endgröße

15 to 20 feet

Wachstum

Mittel

Winterhärte

USDA 8 bis 10

Blütezeit

Late spring to early summer

Pflege

Plant your feijoa in a sunny spot with well draining soil to keep it happy. Watch for yellowing leaves which can indicate poor drainage or nutrient issues. Regular moisture is key for good fruit production during the summer months.

Gießen

Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy during the fruit development stage.

Düngen

Apply a balanced fertilizer during the spring and summer to support healthy growth.

Schneiden

Prune lightly after harvest to maintain shape and encourage airflow.

Umtopfen

Repot only when the plant becomes root bound in its container.

Boden

Well draining loamy soil

Boden-pH

5.5 to 7.0

Temperatur

-10 bis 40°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Mittel

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 30 to 50 years

Duft

Stark

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is non-toxic to humans.

Kinder

The fruit is safe, but the small seeds may pose a minor choking hazard to very young children.

Kontaktallergene

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from handling the fuzzy leaf undersides.

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen can trigger mild seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Essbarkeit

The petals are edible and sweet, but ensure they are free from pesticides before snacking.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Oval leaves with silvery undersides
• Showy red and white flowers
• Green egg shaped edible fruit
• Evergreen shrub or small tree

Höhe

2 bis 4,5m

Breite

2 bis 4m

Blätter

dark green, silvery gray, evergreen

Blüten

white, red, 4 bis 6cm

Früchte

green, Autumn

Häufige Probleme

• Scale insects — Small sap sucking insects that appear as bumps on stems and leaves.
• Fruit fly — Larvae can infest ripening fruit if not managed.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

cuttings, seed, layering

Pflanzzeit

Spring, Autumn

Überwinterung

In colder regions, move container plants to a sheltered, frost-free location. Mulch the base of outdoor plants to protect roots from deep freezes.

Im Kübel

It grows well in large containers, provided the pot is at least 50 centimeters wide and has excellent drainage.

Planting aromatic herbs nearby can help mask the scent of the fruit from potential pests.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Rosemary — It shares similar sun and drainage requirements.
• Lavendel — It attracts pollinators that help with fruit set.

Ähnliche Arten

• Psidium cattleyanum — It is a related fruiting shrub with similar growth habits.

Botanisches

Familie

Myrtaceae

Gattung

Feijoa

Ordnung

Myrtales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Highlands of southern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, Uruguay, and northern Argentina.

Artenschutz

This species is not currently listed as threatened or endangered.

It thrives in cool, subtropical climates and is well adapted to survive in nutrient poor soils.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source, attracts birds

Bestäuber

Bienen, Vögel

Verwendung

ornamental hedge, edible landscaping, fruit production

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Do I need two plants for fruit?

Most varieties are self-sterile, so planting two different cultivars will significantly improve your harvest.

How do I know when the fruit is ripe?

The fruit is ready when it falls to the ground or feels slightly soft to a gentle squeeze.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus honors the Portuguese botanist João da Silva Feijó, while the species name honors German botanist Friedrich Sellow.

Gut zu wissen

• Feijoa is also known as the pineapple guava.
• The flowers are edible and taste like cotton candy.
• It is native to the highlands of southern Brazil and neighboring countries.
• The plant is highly tolerant of wind and salt spray.