Purple Guava grafted plant

Purple Guava plant  purple-skinned or purple-fleshed varieties,it is a tropical fruit tree prized for its nutrient-rich, aromatic fruits and easy adaptability

 Profile of Purple Guava

• Botanical Name: Psidium guajava 

• Family: Myrtaceae

• Common Names: Purple Guava, Red Guava, Maroon Guava, Jam Phal (Hindi), Amrood (India)

 Plant Appearance

• Tree: Small, evergreen shrub or tree, usually 3–10 m tall

• Leaves: Opposite, oblong, leathery, with prominent veins

• Flowers: White, with 4–5 petals and numerous stamens, mildly fragrant

• Fruits:

  • Round to oval, medium-sized

  • Skin may be purplish-maroon to greenish-purple 

  • Flesh can be pink, red, or deep purple

  • Sweet, aromatic flavor—ranging from mildly tart to very sweet

Growing & Care

• Soil: Well-draining loam or sandy soil; pH 5–7.5

• Sun Light: Full sun for maximum fruiting

• Water: Regular watering; drought-tolerant once established

• Fruit Bearing: Begins fruiting in 2–4 years (grafted plants earlier)

• Fertilizer

  • Young Plants (0–2 years): More Nitrogen (N) to encourage vegetative growth.

  • Mature / Fruiting Trees: Balanced NPK with higher Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) for flowers, fruit set, and sweetness.

  • Micronutrients: Zinc, boron, magnesium, manganese are vital for fruit quality.

  • Organic options: Well-rotted farmyard manure (FYM), compost, vermicompost, neem cake, banana peel compost, bone meal.

•  Uses & Benefits

• Culinary: Eaten fresh, juiced, or made into jams, jellies, candies, chutneys, and desserts

• Nutritional Value:

  • Exceptionally rich in Vitamin C (more than oranges!)

  • Contains fiber, antioxidants, lycopene, potassium, and folate

• Medicinal Uses (folk/traditional):

  • Leaves used in herbal teas for digestion and diarrhea

  • Fruit supports immunity and skin health

• Ornamental: Attractive tree with edible fruits, also used in mixed orchards