How much sunlight does my Feijoa need?

Feijoa requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What is the growth pattern for Feijoa?

Feijoa grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can Feijoa be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Feijoa can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Feijoa?

The seeds of Feijoa can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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Feijoa

Q: Is Feijoa easy to care for?

Feijoa is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Feijoa?

Feijoa prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Also known as

feijoa, pineapple guava, guavasteen, Orthostemon sellowianus, Acca sellowiana and Acca sellowiana

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Feijoa sellowiana

Genus

Feijoa

Family

Myrtaceae

Order

Myrtales

How to care for Feijoa

Water

How often to water your Feijoa

Feijoa needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Feijoa in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Feijoa: 1ft from a window

Feijoa love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Feijoa does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Feijoa in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Feijoa

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Feijoa: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Feijoa after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Feijoa is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation