Guava.

De un vistazo

Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Tropical fruit tree

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

10 to 30 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 9 a 11

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged to ensure healthy growth. Watch for yellowing leaves which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies. Provide plenty of warmth and sunshine to help your tree produce the best fruit.

Riego

Water deeply whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer every two months during the active growing season.

Poda

Prune once a year after harvest to maintain shape and encourage fruit production.

Trasplante

Repot young trees every year or two until they reach their desired size.

Suelo

Well draining loamy soil

pH del suelo

5.0 to 7.0

Temperatura

5 a 35°C

Humedad

50 a 80%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 20 to 40 years

Fragancia

Intensa

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally considered non-toxic, though excessive consumption of leaves or bark may cause mild stomach irritation.

Niños

The fruit contains small, hard seeds that pose a potential choking hazard for very young children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The leaves have a slightly rough texture that may cause minor skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen from the flowers can trigger mild hay fever symptoms in susceptible people during the bloom period.

Comestibilidad

Ensure fruit is fully ripe before consumption to avoid potential digestive upset from unripe flesh.

Cómo identificarla

• Smooth, peeling reddish brown bark
• Opposite, oval shaped green leaves
• Prominent veins on leaf undersides
• Fragrant white flowers with many stamens
• Round or pear shaped edible fruit

Altura

3 a 6m

Anchura

3 a 6m

Hojas

green, evergreen

Flores

white, 2 a 4cm

Frutos

yellow, green, pink, white, Late summer to winter

Problemas frecuentes

• Guava fruit fly — Larvae tunnel into the fruit, causing premature drop and rot.
• Anthracnose — Fungal infection causing dark, sunken spots on leaves and fruit.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings, air layering

Cuándo plantar

spring

Cuidados en invierno

Move container plants indoors before the first frost. In the ground, cover young trees with frost cloth if temperatures dip near freezing.

En maceta

It grows well in containers, provided you use a pot at least 50 liters in size with excellent drainage.

Planting aromatic herbs beneath the canopy can help confuse pests that target the fruit.

Buenas compañeras

• Basil — Its strong scent helps mask the tree from certain pests.
• Caléndula — These help deter soil nematodes that can affect the roots.

Especies parecidas

• Psidium cattleyanum — A smaller, hardier relative with similar fruit characteristics.

Ciencia

Familia

Myrtaceae

Género

Psidium

Orden

Myrtales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Tropical Americas

Conservación

This species is widely cultivated and not considered threatened in its native range.

It thrives in sunny, frost-free environments and spreads easily through seeds dispersed by birds and mammals.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, provides food for birds

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

culinary fruit, ornamental tree, traditional medicine

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

How do I know when a guava is ripe?

The fruit is ripe when it yields slightly to pressure and emits a sweet, fragrant aroma.

Can I grow guava in a pot?

Yes, dwarf varieties perform well in large containers with proper pruning.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Psidium comes from the Greek word psidion, meaning pomegranate, while guajava is derived from the Arawak word for the fruit.

Bueno saberlo

• Guavas are native to tropical regions of the Americas.
• The wood is very dense and is sometimes used for smoking meats.
• Guava leaves are often brewed into a tea to help with digestive issues.
• The tree has beautiful, smooth, peeling bark that reveals different colors underneath.