Guava Ruby Supreme Plant Overview
The Guava ‘Ruby Supreme’ (Psidium guajava) is a tropical fruit plant perfect for gardeners seeking a flavorful and aromatic addition to their collection. This plant grows to about 2 to 3 feet tall and is sold in a 3-gallon pot, making it suitable for both garden beds and container gardening. Known for its sweet pink flesh and baseball-sized fruits that turn yellow when ripe, the Ruby Supreme guava offers year-round flowering and fruiting cycles, producing fruit every 60 to 90 days.
Key Features
- Produces aromatic, sweet pink-fleshed fruits ideal for fresh eating, jellies, or juices.
- Fruits are baseball-sized and ripen to a yellow color.
- Year-round flowering and fruiting with harvests every 60-90 days.
- Suitable for container gardening and can be pruned to encourage bushy growth.
- Fruits quickly, often by the time the plant reaches 2 feet tall.
- Thrives in sunny, warm environments for optimal fruit production.
Growing Information
The Ruby Supreme guava prefers full sun exposure and well-draining sandy loam soil. Moderate watering is recommended, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent overwatering. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11 and has a shrubby growth habit that responds well to pruning for a bushier shape. Its adaptability to container gardening makes it a versatile choice for patios or small garden spaces.