Guava.

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Niveau d'entretien

Moyenne

Type de plante

Tropical fruit tree

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

10 to 30 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 9 à 11

Floraison

Late spring to early summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining loamy soil

pH du sol

5.0 to 7.0

Température

5 à 35°C

Humidité

50 à 80%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 20 to 40 years

Parfum

Fort

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

• 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

Hauteur

3 à 6m

Envergure

3 à 6m

Feuilles

green, evergreen

Fleurs

white, 2 à 4cm

Fruits

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

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, cuttings, air layering

Quand planter

spring

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Myrtaceae

Genre

Psidium

Ordre

Myrtales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Tropical Americas

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, provides food for birds

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

culinary fruit, ornamental tree, traditional medicine

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.