Guayaba

Scientific Name: Psidium guajava

Plant Family: Myrtaceae

Native Region: Tropical America (Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, and northern South America)

Guayaba

Brief Description

A small evergreen tree or shrub known for its edible fruit. It features smooth, copper-colored bark that peels off in thin flakes and oval-shaped, dark green leaves with prominent veins.

Care Instructions

Requires full sun to thrive and well-draining soil. Guava plants are drought-tolerant once established but produce better fruit with regular watering during dry periods. They are sensitive to frost and should be pruned to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-03-05T02:29:27.290696