Red Apple Guava Live Fruit Plant – Purple Guava Leaf Exotic Tree

Introduction

The Red Apple Guava is an exotic variety of Psidium guajava, prized for its unique purple leaves, fragrant flowers, and delicious red-fleshed fruits. 🌳 This tropical tree is an excellent addition to any garden, patio, or orchard, providing both aesthetic appeal and nutritional benefits. With fruits that are sweet and versatile, this guava variety is perfect for fresh consumption, juices, and desserts. Delivered as a healthy live plant, standing at 1.5 feet tall, this tree thrives in well-draining soil and bright sunlight, ensuring robust growth and fruiting.

About This Item

• Variety: Red Apple Guava (Psidium guajava)
• Plant Type: Live Fruit Plant with Purple Leaves
• Fruit Characteristics: Red-fleshed, sweet, and aromatic fruits
• Special Features: Exotic purple leaves, fragrant flowers, and high fruit yield
• Ideal For: Home gardens, patios, and tropical orchards
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil Type: Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil
• Fertilizer Needs: Organic or balanced NPK fertilizers applied monthly
• Maintenance Level: Low

What Size Grow Bag is Best?

• 18x18 HDPE Grow Bags

• 24x24 Hdpe Big Size Grow Bags

Specifications and Details

Product Description

Golden Hills Farm presents the Red Apple Guava Live Fruit Plant, a stunning tropical tree known for its purple foliage and delicious red-fleshed fruits. This exotic guava variety produces fragrant white flowers and sweet fruits, ideal for fresh eating or culinary creations. The tree thrives in full sunlight and well-draining soil, making it a perfect choice for home gardeners and orchardists. Delivered as a 1.5-foot-tall live plant, this variety promises early fruiting, high productivity, and minimal maintenance.

Product Features

1. Exotic Purple Leaves: Adds unique visual appeal to gardens and patios.
2. Sweet and Versatile Fruits: Perfect for fresh consumption, juices, smoothies, and desserts.
3. Fragrant Flowers: Produces attractive white flowers with a mild, pleasant fragrance.
4. High Yield and Early Fruiting: Grafted for reliable and abundant harvests.
5. Healthy Live Plant: Delivered as a robust, well-nurtured plant, ready for transplanting.

Plant Care Details

• Watering: Daily watering is required, especially during the growing season.
• Sunlight: Ensure bright, direct sunlight for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
• Fertilization: Apply organic or NPK fertilizers monthly for healthy growth and high yields.
• Pruning: Regularly remove dead or weak branches to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

How to Fertilize Plants Effectively

1. Apply Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers
When your plants begin flowering, use nutrient-rich fertilizers like Organic Bone Meal Powder or Vermicompost. This helps in boosting the bloom and enhances overall yield.

2. Use Organic Fertilizers
Feed your plants with organic fertilizers such as Cow Dung Manure or Neem Cake. Organic options promote healthy soil life.

3. Regular Feeding
Apply fertilizers every 20-25 days to ensure plants receive a steady supply of nutrients. Choose from various options like Cocopeat Compost for moisture retention.

Tips for Growing Red Apple Guava

1. Planting Location: Select a sunny spot with good air circulation for planting.
2. Mulching: Use mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
3. Container Care: If grown in a pot, use a container with adequate drainage.
4. Protection: Shield young plants from frost and strong winds.
5. Pest Control: Monitor for pests and use organic solutions like neem oil if necessary.

Special Features

• Exotic Appearance: Purple leaves and fragrant flowers make it an ornamental highlight.
• Sweet, Aromatic Fruits: Produces red-fleshed fruits that are highly nutritious and flavorful.
• Versatile Culinary Use: Ideal for fresh eating, juices, jams, and desserts.
• Compact Growth: Perfect for container gardening or small spaces.
• Low Maintenance: Thrives with minimal care, making it ideal for beginner gardeners.

Benefits of Red Apple Guava

1. Nutritional Value:

   • High in vitamin C, promoting immunity and skin health.
   • Contains dietary fiber for improved digestion.

2. Health Benefits:

   • Supports weight management and improves heart health.
   • Contains antioxidants that help prevent cell damage and aging.

3. Culinary Versatility:

   • Use in fresh salads, smoothies, desserts, or as a topping.

4. Eco-Friendly Gardening:

   • Grow your own organic guavas at home for chemical-free produce.

Precautions While Growing

• Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
• Protect young plants from extreme weather conditions.
• Use organic fertilizers to maintain soil quality.
• Regularly inspect for pests and diseases to address issues promptly.

Common Problems and Solutions

1. Yellowing Leaves: Likely caused by overwatering; allow soil to dry slightly before watering again.
2. Slow Growth: Use nutrient-rich compost and ensure adequate sunlight.
3. Pests: Apply neem oil or other organic solutions to manage infestations.
4. Root Rot: Improve soil drainage and avoid waterlogging.

Local Names of Red Apple Guava

• Guava
• Amrud
• Seebekayi (Kannada)
• Perakka (Malayalam)