Pineapple Guava Live Plants – Set of 2, 4-8 Inches Tall, Outdoor

Overview

Bring the taste of the tropics to your home garden with this exceptional offering: a pineapple guava live plant set. This package includes two healthy, actively growing starter plants, each measuring between 4-8 inches tall. Pineapple guava, scientifically known as Feijoa sellowiana, is a versatile and attractive evergreen shrub celebrated for its unique tropical-flavored fruit, beautiful edible flowers, and lush foliage. These young plants are ready to be established in your garden or a large container, providing both ornamental beauty and a bountiful harvest. Growing your own pineapple guava live plant allows you to enjoy fresh, organic fruit right from your backyard, making it a fantastic addition for any gardening enthusiast.

The pineapple guava live plant is a resilient and low-maintenance option for those looking to add an exotic touch to their landscape. Its distinct fruit, often described as a blend of pineapple, guava, and mint, is a true delight. Beyond its delicious produce, the plant’s evergreen nature ensures year-round interest, while its striking pink and white flowers with prominent red stamens add a vibrant splash of color in spring. These starter plants are an excellent way to begin your journey with this rewarding fruiting shrub.

Key Benefits

Investing in a pineapple guava live plant offers a multitude of advantages for both novice and experienced gardeners. These shrubs are not only productive but also highly ornamental, providing continuous appeal. Here are some of the key benefits:

• Delicious Edible Fruit: Enjoy sweet, aromatic fruit with a tropical flavor profile, perfect for fresh eating, jams, or desserts. Growing your own ensures the freshest possible harvest.
• Beautiful Edible Flowers: The striking pink and white flowers are not only visually appealing but also edible, offering a sweet, delicate taste that can be used in salads or as garnishes.
• Evergreen Foliage: The plant maintains its attractive green leaves throughout the year, providing continuous visual interest in your garden or patio, even in cooler months.
• Versatile Landscaping Use: Excellent for hedges, privacy screens, specimen plants, or container growing. Its adaptability makes it suitable for various garden designs.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, the pineapple guava live plant is relatively easy to care for, requiring minimal pruning and being quite drought-tolerant.
• Hardy & Adaptable: Tolerant of a range of conditions, making it a robust choice for many climates, particularly in USDA Zones 8-11.
• Attracts Pollinators: The vibrant flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators, contributing to a healthier garden ecosystem.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your pineapple guava live plant involves understanding its basic needs to ensure vigorous growth and abundant fruit production. These plants thrive with adequate sunlight and proper watering. For optimal growth, plant your pineapple guava in a location that receives at least 6-8 hours of full sun per day. While it can tolerate partial shade, fruit production may be reduced. When planting, ensure the soil is well-draining. A slightly acidic to neutral soil pH (6.0-7.0) is ideal. Amending heavy clay soils with organic matter can improve drainage and aeration, which is crucial for root health.

Watering should be moderate, especially during the plant’s establishment phase and dry periods. Allow the top few inches of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot. Once established, the pineapple guava live plant is quite drought-tolerant but will perform best with consistent moisture, particularly when fruits are developing. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for fruiting shrubs. Pruning can be done in late winter or early spring to shape the plant, remove dead or crossing branches, and encourage better air circulation and fruit growth. This also helps with overall pineapple guava care.

The feijoa sellowiana plant is generally pest and disease resistant, making it a low-fuss addition to your garden. Monitor for common garden pests like aphids or scale, and treat with organic insecticidal soap if necessary. Protect young plants from strong winds if they are in an exposed location. While typically hardy in USDA Zones 8-11, provide winter protection in the lower end of its hardiness range, such as mulching around the base, to insulate roots from extreme cold. This attention to detail will ensure your outdoor fruit plant flourishes.

Size & Details

This offering provides a set of two pineapple guava live plant starter specimens. Each plant measures approximately 4-8 inches tall from the base of the root ball to the top of the foliage, making them an ideal size for transplanting. They are shipped in nursery pots, ensuring their root systems are intact and ready for their new home. These plants have a moderate growth rate, typically reaching a mature height of 10-15 feet and a similar spread if left unpruned, though they can be kept smaller with regular pruning. Expect to see significant growth within the first year after planting.

The edible fruit plant typically begins to produce fruit within 3-5 years from planting, with production increasing as the plant matures. The fruit ripens in fall, offering a delightful harvest. These plants are suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11, performing well in a variety of climates within this range. Their adaptability allows them to be grown as hedges, standalone specimens, or even in large containers on patios. The robust nature of these young plants provides a great foundation for a thriving pineapple guava shrub in your garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: A mature pineapple guava live plant can reach 10-15 feet in height and width if unpruned. With regular pruning, it can be maintained at a smaller, more manageable size, making it suitable for various garden spaces or large containers.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The pineapple guava live plant is primarily an outdoor plant, thriving in full sun to partial shade. In colder climates outside of its hardiness zones (USDA 8-11), it can be grown in containers and brought indoors during winter.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: For best fruit production and overall health, your feijoa sellowiana plant requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. It can tolerate some partial shade, but fruiting may be reduced.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, once established, the pineapple guava live plant is considered relatively easy to care for. It is drought-tolerant and generally resistant to most pests and diseases, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your pineapple guava live plant will arrive as two healthy, actively growing starter plants, each 4-8 inches tall, shipped securely in nursery pots to ensure the root system is protected and intact.
• Q: Can I use pineapple guava in cooking? A: Absolutely! The fruit of the edible fruit plant is delicious fresh, in salads, smoothies, jams, jellies, and baked goods. The petals of the flowers are also edible and sweet, great for garnishes.
• Q: When is the best time to plant this? A: The best time to plant your outdoor fruit plant is in spring or early fall, allowing the plant sufficient time to establish its root system before extreme summer heat or winter cold.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature this plant can tolerate? A: The pineapple guava live plant is hardy in USDA Zones 8-11. It can tolerate temperatures down to about 15°F (-9°C) once mature, though young plants may need protection in the lower end of this range.
• Q: Do I need more than one plant for fruit? A: While some varieties are self-fertile, planting two or more pineapple guava plants often results in better cross-pollination and a significantly higher fruit yield. This set provides two plants, which is ideal.
• Q: Is this plant pet-safe? A: Pineapple guava is generally considered safe for pets. However, as with any plant, it’s always best to prevent pets from consuming large quantities of any part of the plant.