Guava Plant with Grow Bag
The Guava Plant (Psidium guajava) is a tropical fruiting plant known for its sweet, aromatic fruits and glossy green foliage. Growing it in a grow bag is a space-saving and efficient way, especially for home gardeners with limited land. 🌿đźĄ
🌸 Appearance
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Leaves: Oval, leathery, light green leaves with distinct veins.
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Plant Size: In a grow bag, it usually grows 3–6 feet tall, depending on pruning and bag size.
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Fruit: Round or oval, with green skin and white/pink flesh (depending on variety).
🌿 Growing in Grow Bags – Care Tips
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Grow Bag Size: Use a 20–30 inch grow bag (25–40 liters capacity) for healthy root growth.
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Soil Mix: Well-draining mix – 40% garden soil + 30% compost + 20% cocopeat + 10% sand/perlite.
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Light: Needs full sunlight (6–8 hours daily) for good fruiting.
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Watering: Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry. Do not waterlog.
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Fertilizer: Apply organic compost every month; during fruiting, give extra potassium-rich fertilizer.
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Pruning: Prune regularly to maintain bushy shape and encourage fruiting.
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Pollination: Flowers are self-pollinating but attract bees, which help with better fruit yield.
🌱 Special Notes
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Guava grows well in containers and grow bags, making it ideal for terrace gardens and balconies.
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Fruits usually appear within 2–3 years if grown from grafted plants.
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Very hardy—tolerates both tropical heat and mild winters.
📌 Fun fact: Guava is called the “Superfruit” because it’s rich in Vitamin C (higher than oranges), antioxidants, and dietary fiber.

