{"product_id":"red-strawberry-guava-live-plant-psidium-cattleianum-fruit-tree-18-inch-tropical-evergreen-starter-plant","title":"Red Strawberry Guava Live Plant, Psidium Cattleianum Fruit Tree, 18 Inch Tropical Evergreen Starter Plant","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Strawberry Guava Live Plant – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsidium cattleianum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd an attractive tropical fruit tree to your garden with a Red Strawberry Cattley Guava live plant. Also known as strawberry guava, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsidium cattleianum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its glossy foliage, ornamental bark, and small red fruits when mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plant is advertised as approximately 18 inches tall and around two years old. It can be grown in suitable outdoor climates or in a large container where conditions allow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Strawberry Guava, Cattley Guava\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsidium cattleianum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 live plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvertised height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 18 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvertised age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 2 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit color:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red, according to the listing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evergreen shrub or small tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClimate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tropical and subtropical; protect from cold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvertised USDA hardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zones 9–11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ornamental and potential fruit-producing plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy grow strawberry guava?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive evergreen foliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The glossy green leaves and distinctive bark make strawberry guava an appealing landscape plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotential edible fruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mature plants can produce small red fruits with a sweet, aromatic flavor. Fruiting depends on plant maturity, growing conditions, and propagation method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer growing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In suitable conditions, strawberry guava can be grown in a large container, allowing more flexibility when seasonal temperatures drop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing and care instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide a sunny outdoor location for healthy growth and potential fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water regularly while the plant establishes. Once established, it may tolerate some dry periods, but consistent moisture supports healthy growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose well-draining soil. Avoid prolonged waterlogging around the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strawberry guava is best suited to warm climates. The advertised hardiness range is USDA Zones 9–11, but cold tolerance varies with conditions. Protect young plants during their first winter, as the seller recommends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer care:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose a suitably sized container with drainage holes and well-draining growing medium. Monitor watering and protect the plant when temperatures approach its limits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit and maturity expectations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a young live plant, not a mature fruiting tree. The source listing estimates that seedlings may take around seven years to fruit, but the actual timeline varies with growing conditions and propagation. Fruiting is not guaranteed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the plant was grown from seed, its fruiting characteristics may differ from those of the parent plant. Please confirm whether the plant is seed-grown or vegetatively propagated if true-to-type fruit is important to you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat you will receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone live Red Strawberry Cattley Guava plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, advertised at approximately 18 inches tall. Plant shape and foliage may vary naturally. Confirm the actual plant height, age, pot size, and shipping form before purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant regional note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsidium cattleianum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is considered invasive in some regions, including parts of subtropical and tropical areas. Check local rules and planting guidance before growing it outdoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow strawberry guava for its evergreen ornamental appeal and the possibility of homegrown fruit in a suitable climate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"storyheadjill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67727926394957,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/2941\/5501\/files\/UntitledDesign_604_10_721c36c0-0734-40dc-99c4-3e821f4a3635.jpg?v=1792393846","url":"https:\/\/liveblooms.com\/products\/red-strawberry-guava-live-plant-psidium-cattleianum-fruit-tree-18-inch-tropical-evergreen-starter-plant","provider":"Live Blooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}