Feijoa.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Evergreen shrub

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

15 to 20 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 8 a 10

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

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.

Riego

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

Abonado

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

Poda

Prune lightly after harvest to maintain shape and encourage airflow.

Trasplante

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

Suelo

Well draining loamy soil

pH del suelo

5.5 to 7.0

Temperatura

-10 a 40°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 30 to 50 years

Fragancia

Intensa

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is non-toxic to humans.

Niños

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

Alérgenos por contacto

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

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen can trigger mild seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilidad

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

Cómo identificarla

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

Altura

2 a 4,5m

Anchura

2 a 4m

Hojas

dark green, silvery gray, evergreen

Flores

white, red, 4 a 6cm

Frutos

green, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

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

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, seed, layering

Cuándo plantar

Spring, Autumn

Cuidados en invierno

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

En maceta

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.

Buenas compañeras

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

Especies parecidas

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

Ciencia

Familia

Myrtaceae

Género

Feijoa

Orden

Myrtales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

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

Conservación

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.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, attracts birds

Polinizadores

abejas, aves

Usos

ornamental hedge, edible landscaping, fruit production

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

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.

De dónde viene el nombre

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

Bueno saberlo

• 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.