The Variegated Guava Layered Live Plant (Psidium guajava) is a stunning, high-yield tropical variety from Thailand known for both its ornamental beauty and delicious fruit. This guava tree produces round, striped fruits with a creamy-white, juicy, and aromatic interior. The fruit is sweet-tart and rich in vitamin C, perfect for fresh eating or making jams and preserves. Beyond its fruit, the Variegated Guava is admired for its striking copper-colored bark and cream-and-green variegated leaves, giving your garden a unique decorative appeal. Grown by Golden Hills Farm, this layered plant is easy to grow, resilient, and ideal for Indian climates, whether in open soil or large pots.
Type of Plant: Layered Fruit Plant – Variegated Guava (Thai Pink Variety)
Scientific Name: Psidium guajava
Germination Time: 10 – 15 days (new shoots after planting)
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (6 – 8 hours)
Where to Grow: Terrace gardens, home gardens, open fields, or large pots
Growing Season: June – September (monsoon) or February – April (spring)
Soil Requirements: Well-drained loamy soil enriched with compost
Plant Height: 1.5 – 2 feet (at dispatch)
Fertilizer Needs: Organic manure every 30–40 days for best growth
Life Span: Long-lived perennial fruit tree (bears for 20 + years)
Ideal Growing Temperature: 22 °C – 35 °C
Blooming / Harvesting Time: Flowers in spring; fruits ripen 6–8 months later
Maintenance Required: Moderate; prune lightly after fruiting
Watering Frequency: 2 – 3 times per week during summer
Ideal Grow Bag Size: 18 × 18 inch or larger
The Variegated Guava Plant performs excellently in warm tropical and subtropical regions. The best time to plant is June to September during the monsoon or February to April in moderate climates. The tree adapts to Indian soils and begins fruiting within 1 – 2 years. It bears fruits twice a year, offering gardeners continuous yields and a visually attractive garden centerpiece.
Use a large 18×18 inch grow bag or earthen pot with drainage holes. Fill it with fertile soil, compost, and sand for aeration. Place the layered plant upright, cover the roots, and water thoroughly. Keep in a sunny area and feed monthly with organic fertilizer. Avoid waterlogging.
Preparation: Mix garden soil, compost, and sand in equal parts.
Planting: Dig a 1×1×1 ft pit, position the plant upright, and fill gently with soil.
Watering: Water well after planting and maintain moisture.
Germination: Layered plants establish quickly and start fruiting in 1 – 2 years.
Transplanting: Once root-bound, transfer to a larger pot or open ground.
Sunlight: Needs 6–8 hours daily; partial shade tolerated.
Soil: Loamy and rich in organic matter.
Fertilization: Apply cow dung, neem cake, or compost monthly.
Pruning: Lightly prune to strengthen branches and shape canopy.
Support & Spacing: Keep 5 ft distance between plants.
Pest Control: Use neem oil spray every 20 days to deter insects.
Disease Prevention: Avoid overwatering and provide airflow.
Mulching: Add dry leaves to retain soil moisture.
Harvesting: Pick fruits when yellow stripes appear and aroma develops.
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.
The Variegated Guava Plant stands out as both fruitful and decorative. Its beautiful striped fruits and variegated foliage make it a dual-purpose plant for aesthetics and harvest. The smooth copper trunk adds a premium tropical look to gardens. As a layered variety, it fruits early and consistently, with each guava weighing 0.4–0.7 lb. The creamy flesh is sweet-tart and aromatic, while the tree’s resilience to pests and climate makes it an ideal choice for Indian gardeners.
Produces delicious guavas rich in vitamin C and fiber.
Adds ornamental beauty with its variegated leaves and bark.
Excellent for fresh eating, canning, and juice preparation.
Easy to grow and highly productive even in pots.
Enhances garden appeal while offering nutritious fruits.
Avoid extreme heat or frost; protect young plants during cold.
Do not overwater; ensure soil drains well.
Keep under sunlight for better leaf color and fruiting.
Use organic fertilizers to maintain fruit taste.
Prune lightly after harvest to maintain strong branches.
Problem: Yellow leaves due to poor drainage.
Solution: Improve soil aeration with sand and cocopeat.
Problem: Leaf drop in winter.
Solution: Normal for guava; new growth emerges in spring.
Problem: Small fruits or low yield.
Solution: Provide full sunlight and monthly organic fertilizer.
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Q1: Is this variety seedless?
👉 No, it has soft small seeds but a creamy sweet pulp.
Q2: Can it grow in a pot?
👉 Yes, it thrives in large pots or terrace gardens with sunlight.
Q3: When does it bear fruit?
👉 Usually within 1–2 years after planting.
Q4: Is it ornamental?
👉 Yes, its variegated leaves and copper bark make it highly decorative.
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Nikhil Verma
Plant healthy tha par thoda dry lag raha tha. Paani dene ke baad revive ho gaya. 🌱
Meera Krishnan
Beautiful plant with cream-green foliage. Fruit variety bhi rare aur decorative dono hai. 🌿
Harish Rao
Healthy aur layered plant. Roots tight aur soil moist thi. Highly recommend Golden Hills Farm. 🌱
Sneha Pillai
Plant thoda chhota tha lekin leaves healthy thi. Growth fast hai. 🌿
Rohit Menon
Variegated guava plant bahut unique aur beautiful lagta hai. Terrace garden me eye-catching hai. 👍
Priya Sharma
Golden Hills Farm ka packaging bahut safe tha. Plant pest free aur fresh condition me aaya. 🌱
Amit Nair
Plant bilkul healthy tha. Variegated leaves ka color green aur cream dono shades me tha. 🌿