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Also known as
Feijoa, Feijoa, feijoa, pineapple guava, guavasteen, Orthostemon sellowianus, Acca sellowiana and Acca sellowiana
Taxonomy
Feijoa sellowiana
Feijoa
Myrtaceae
Myrtales

How to care for Pineapple Guava

How often to water your Pineapple Guava

every 9
Pineapple Guava 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

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

a window
Pineapple Guava love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Pineapple Guava does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Pineapple Guava in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Pineapple Guava

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 Pineapple Guava after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Pineapple Guava 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
Pineapple Guava 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.
Sunlight Needs
Pineapple Guava 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Pineapple Guava grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Pineapple Guava can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Pineapple Guava can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Pineapple Guava
Pineapple Guava
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
