Real guava (Psidium guajava) Origin: The real guava comes from the tropical areas of America. Growing: inside the house, the seeds can be grown all year round. The seeds should pre-swell overnight in room-warm water and then the seeds should be placed about 1 cm deep in moist potting soil. They must be kept evenly moist and warm. At a germination temperature of about 20 °C to 25 °C, the germination time is approx. 9 to 10 weeks. Location/Light: The location of the real guava should be bright to full sun. Outdoors, from April to November, the plant can also be kept wonderfully on southern sides. Care: The real guava requires unified soil. Water abundantly with the leaf discharge in April. Keep the soil moist, but avoid waterlogging. When dried, the leaves turn yellow. Fertilise every 14 days from June to September with pot plant fertiliser. Wintering: ensure a frost-free wintering. Fun to know: The guava is a perennial, evergreen shrub with decorative, leathery leaves and exotic white flowers composed of countless velvet stamens. Later, edible, very tasty fruits are formed. The real guava is very robust and adaptable, it is usually cultivated in Central Europe as a container plant. In the pot, the plants reach a height of 1-2 m. With good care, you will enjoy beautiful flowers and tasty fruits. Detailed planting and care instructions are included with the seed delivery.