Guava Plant with Grow Bag

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. 🌿🥭


🌸 Appearance

  • Leaves: Oval, leathery, light green leaves with distinct veins.

  • Plant Size: In a grow bag, it usually grows 3–6 feet tall, depending on pruning and bag size.

  • Fruit: Round or oval, with green skin and white/pink flesh (depending on variety).


🌿 Growing in Grow Bags – Care Tips

  1. Grow Bag Size: Use a 20–30 inch grow bag (25–40 liters capacity) for healthy root growth.

  2. Soil Mix: Well-draining mix – 40% garden soil + 30% compost + 20% cocopeat + 10% sand/perlite.

  3. Light: Needs full sunlight (6–8 hours daily) for good fruiting.

  4. Watering: Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry. Do not waterlog.

  5. Fertilizer: Apply organic compost every month; during fruiting, give extra potassium-rich fertilizer.

  6. Pruning: Prune regularly to maintain bushy shape and encourage fruiting.

  7. Pollination: Flowers are self-pollinating but attract bees, which help with better fruit yield.


🌱 Special Notes

  • Guava grows well in containers and grow bags, making it ideal for terrace gardens and balconies.

  • Fruits usually appear within 2–3 years if grown from grafted plants.

  • 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.

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