Strawberry guava is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded canopy and a spreading, somewhat leggy habit. It typically grows to 10-15 tall, but can reach 20 with age. This plant is native to Brazil, but has been introduced to many other countries including the United States. It is often planted as an ornamental, due to its attractive pinkish-white flowers and edible fruit. The fruit of strawberry guava is round or oval and has a deep red or purple color. The flesh is sweet and flavorful, with a taste that has been likened to a cross between strawberries and bananas.
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About soil condition, strawberry guava can grow well in various types of soil, but it prefers well-drained, sandy loams. It is moderately drought tolerant but does not tolerate wet, poorly drained soils. The ideal pH range for strawberry guava is between 4.5 and 7.0.
Not too different with other fruit trees, strawberry guava trees need full sun to produce the most fruit. The trees can tolerate some shade, but they will not produce as much fruit. If you want to grow a strawberry guava tree, make sure it has plenty of sunlight.
The temperature condition for strawberry guava is pretty simple. For the plant to produce fruit, the temperature must be above freezing. The plant can tolerate light frost, but the flowers and young fruits will be damaged. If the temperature is too cold, the flowers will fall off and the fruits will not develop properly. The ideal temperature range for strawberry guava is between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ideal humidity condition for this plant is 50% or lower. The plant can tolerate some stress from heat and drought, but not from humid conditions. If the humidity is too high, the plant will develop root rot and other fungal problems.
Regarding fertilizer, this plant is not very demanding. A little bit of organic matter added to the planting hole is adequate. If you are growing your strawberry guava in a pot, use a good quality potting mix that is well draining. As far as roots go, this plant has surface roots that should be kept moist. Be careful not to damage them when watering or working in the area.
Pruning your strawberry guava is important to encourage growth and maintain the shape of the plant. You should prune in the early spring, before the plant begins to produce new leaves. Use sharp pruning shears to remove any dead or damaged branches. trimmed back to encourage new growth.
Propagation of strawberry guavas is typically done through vegetative means, as the trees do not produce viable seeds. The most common method of propagation is by rooting hardwood cuttings taken from the desired tree. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy trees that are growing vigorously. The cutting should be approximately 6-8 inches long and should be taken from a branch that has recently been trimmed. The cutting should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until roots have developed and the plant has begun to grow.
Usually, the plant growth rate is determined by the plant's age and growing conditions. In general, young plants grow faster than older plants, and plants grown in ideal conditions will grow faster than those in poor conditions. However, there are some cultivars of strawberry guava that are known to be particularly fast-growing, and these may reach their full size more quickly than other varieties.
Common problems for this kind of plant plants are powdery mildew, root rot, and aphids. For powdery mildew, start by improving air circulation around the plant. If that doesn't work, you can try using a fungicide. For root rot, you'll need to replant the strawberry guava in fresh, well-draining soil. As for aphids, you can try using a insecticide or planting companion plants that will attract predators like ladybugs.
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Psidium cattleianum, strawberry guava | Trees of Stanford
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