Light
Full sun outdoors; the brightest window indoors in winter.
Growing guide · Edibles
Psidium guajava
How to grow Guava 'Ruby Supreme'.
Pink inside, perfume on the counter.
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Zones
- 10–11
- Size
- 10–15 ft in the ground; 4–6 ft in a container
- Spacing
- 10–15 ft in the ground, or a 15–20 gallon container.
- Pets
- Not pet-safe; keep out of reach
Water
Water when the top inch is dry. Steady moisture while fruit develops.
Planting and soil
Plant in spring in sandy, well-drained soil, or a coarse potting mix in a pot with holes.
Feeding
Balanced fruit fertilizer every six to eight weeks in the growing season.
Pruning
Shape after harvest. Pinch tips on potted trees to keep them compact.
Through the year
Flowers in spring and summer, fruit late summer into fall. Rest it, cooler and drier, in winter.
If something's off
Fruit flies and scale outdoors in the South. Frost damage below 28°F.
A guava for the patio.
Round fruit with pink flesh and a sweet-tart, fragrant flavor, good fresh or for jam. It fruits young and stays manageable in a large pot.
Why we stock it: Tropical fruit that can live on a sunny patio and spend winter in the garage.
Guava Tree 'Ruby Supreme'from $59.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it
Guava Tree 'Ruby Supreme'from $59.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it