Ruby Supreme Red Guava
Psidium speciesLarge fruiting guava with fruits as large as softballs 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Deep pink, sweet fruits with yellow skin.Shrubby evergreen, spreading habit. Good for containers. Self-fertile. Pretty two tone peeling bark. Tropical zones or indoors and potted. Self fertile. Space outside @ 4' to 8' circle. Cutting grown. Zone 10.
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Pest Resistance | Very Good |
| Disease Resistance | Excellent |
| Drought Tolerance | Very Good |
| Heat Tolerance | Excellent |
| Humidity Tolerance | Excellent |
| Sun Tolerance | Excellent |
| Wet Soil Tolerance | Fair |
| Shade Tolerance | Fair |
| No Spray | Very Good |
| Salt Tolerance | Very Good |
| Fun for Kids | Very Good |
| Thorns | No |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Soil Type | Adaptable |
| Edible Type | Fruit |
| Self Fertile | Yes |
| this information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome | |
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Guava Care Guide
Excellent for pots indoors or out. Evergreen. Bears early, fruit ripens year round. Maintenance low. Useful as hedges, screens, or specimen, extremely attractive plants. Plant in full sun, well drained soil pH 5-7. Not tolerant to salty soils. Likes soils rich in organic matter. Can prune guavas in a hedge to a formal shape. Roots are susceptible to root nematodes. There is a distinctive change in aroma and color when fruit is ripe.
