Red Diamond Guava Plant
Psidium guajava, known as red diamond Guava, is a hardy tree growing 4-10m, thrives in sandy, well-drained soil, full sun, and has edible fruits with medicinal uses.
Habit
Tree
Height
3-4 meters
Growth
Medium to Fast
Soil
Well-drained, loamy to sandy-loam
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Tropical America
Climatic Condition
Tropical, humid
Temperature (°)
25-35
Humidity (%)
70-80
Potting media
Organic compost
Fertilizers
Nitrogen-rich
Watering
High
Plant Weight
700–900 grams
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5-6.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.3–0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
High(up to 25–40 fruits/season when mature)
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
20-30 years
Health Benefits
High in Vitamin C, aids in digestion, improves skin health
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
60% sandy soil, 20% compost, 20% loam
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Every 6–8 weeks with fruit-specific fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Fruit Rot, Leaf Spot, Root Knot Nematodes, Aphids, Mealybugs.
Soft, decaying fruit Brown/black spots on leaves, Galls on roots, stunted growth, Curling, yellowing leaves, White, cottony masses on leaves.
Remove affected fruits, improve drainage, Prune affected leaves, apply neem oil, Rotate crops, use resistant varieties.
Fungicides with carbendazim, Copper-based fungicides, Nematicides containing oxamyl, Imidacloprid-based insecticides, Systemic insecticides like imidacloprid.