Feijoa.

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Evergreen shrub

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 7 à 14 jours

Taille adulte

15 to 20 feet

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 8 à 10

Floraison

Late spring to early summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

Prune lightly after harvest to maintain shape and encourage airflow.

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining loamy soil

pH du sol

5.5 to 7.0

Température

-10 à 40°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 30 to 50 years

Parfum

Fort

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is non-toxic to humans.

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen can trigger mild seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

2 à 4,5m

Envergure

2 à 4m

Feuilles

dark green, silvery gray, evergreen

Fleurs

white, red, 4 à 6cm

Fruits

green, Autumn

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

cuttings, seed, layering

Quand planter

Spring, Autumn

Hivernage

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 pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Myrtaceae

Genre

Feijoa

Ordre

Myrtales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

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

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, attracts birds

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, oiseaux

Utilisations

ornamental hedge, edible landscaping, fruit production

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.