{"product_id":"guava-psidium-guajava-plante","title":"Guava (Psidium guajava) | plant","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRARE SEED-GROWN PLANT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePsidium guajava\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guava\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava, apple guava\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"615\" data-start=\"305\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"322\" data-start=\"305\"\u003ePsidium guajava\u003c\/em\u003e, better known as \u003cstrong\u003eguava\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a tropical fruit tree from Central America, now cultivated in large parts of the world for its delicious, aromatic fruits. Guava is beloved for its sweet, exotic flavor and high vitamin C content, and the fruit is used fresh as well as in juices, jams, and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"644\" data-start=\"617\"\u003eAppearance and growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"946\" data-start=\"645\"\u003eThe guava is a small, evergreen tree or large shrub that typically reaches a height of 2–4 meters in cultivation. It has light green, oval leaves and beautiful, smooth bark that peels in light tones. In the summer, the plant produces fragrant white flowers with numerous stamens, which are followed by round to oval fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1158\" data-start=\"948\"\u003eThe fruits ripen from green to yellow and have juicy, pink or white flesh filled with small edible seeds. The flavor is sweet, aromatic, and slightly tart – a classic in tropical fruit markets worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1180\" data-start=\"1160\"\u003eUsage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1451\" data-start=\"1181\"\u003eGuava is a versatile fruit that can be eaten fresh, pressed into juice, or used in compotes, ice cream, and baked goods. The fruit is highly nutritious, with a high content of vitamin C, antioxidants, and dietary fiber. In many tropical countries, the leaves are also used in tea and herbal medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1480\" data-start=\"1453\"\u003eCultivation and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1541\" data-start=\"1483\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1491\" data-start=\"1483\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires full sun to flower and set fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1602\" data-start=\"1544\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1559\" data-start=\"1544\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives at 20–35 °C and does not tolerate frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1671\" data-start=\"1605\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1614\" data-start=\"1605\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1749\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1686\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist during the growing season – avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1834\" data-start=\"1752\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1764\" data-start=\"1752\"\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertilize regularly with a balanced fruit tree fertilizer during the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"1917\" data-start=\"1837\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1851\" data-start=\"1837\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be pruned to maintain a compact shape and encourage branching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"2058\" data-start=\"1920\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1934\" data-start=\"1920\"\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e In Denmark, \u003cem\u003ePsidium guajava\u003c\/em\u003e is best grown in a greenhouse, conservatory, or large pots that can be moved indoors during the winter months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2080\" data-start=\"2060\"\u003eNote\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2380\" data-start=\"2081\"\u003eGuava seeds quickly lose their viability, which is why seedlings are rarely offered. This species is an obvious choice for \u003cstrong\u003eexotic fruit enthusiasts\u003c\/strong\u003e who want to grow their own fragrant and vitamin-rich guava fruits – a beautiful, useful, and tropical plant that thrives surprisingly well in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The images are intended as examples of the plant and do not necessarily represent the exact plant being purchased.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/guava-psidium-guajava-fro-10-stk?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=psidium\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Guava (Psidium guajava) | seeds\"\u003eYou can purchase this as seeds instead here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Seedling (approx. 10 cm)","offer_id":44616552808716,"sku":"EP-PG-001","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (approx. 10-20 cm)","offer_id":44616552841484,"sku":"EP-PG-002","price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Psidiumguajava_froeplante.jpg?v=1694718427","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/guava-psidium-guajava-plante","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}