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- The pineapple guava is not hardy
- Light minus temperatures are tolerated
- Hibernate the pineapple guava properly
- Tips
The pineapple guava tolerates light minus degrees
The pineapple guava is not hardy
The pineapple guava (Psidium) belongs to the myrtle family and is in the tropical to subtropical regions of Central and South America at home, where it is commonly found, especially in Brazil. The exotic plant is very easy to grow in pots and often bears fruit after flowering between April and May. These are edible and very tasty. Although the plant is considered to be easy to care for and robust, it is not hardy under Central European conditions.
Light minus temperatures are tolerated
The pineapple guava is often described as the "hardiest of all exotic plants" and can tolerate temperatures as low as minus minus without damage. It has already been described on several occasions how individual plants have weathered temperatures of up to minus six degrees Celsius or even more without any problems. However, these reports can not be generalized, especially since a tropical plant is always in danger of freezing at least the above-ground parts of the plant. You should also keep in mind that plants cultivated in pots are usually not as hardy as planted specimens - because the protective soil layer is missing, the roots are exposed to the cold and so quickly damage.
Hibernate the pineapple guava properly
The pineapple guava feels most comfortable at temperatures between 25 and 30 ° C, which is why it is best kept in the winter garden and can be cultivated there all year round. But then you have to ensure during the cold winter months that the plant gets enough light, in addition to heat, it also needs a place directly in the sun. If this is not possible, then a cool overwintering at temperatures between 10 and 15 ° C is sensible. It should be warmer in any case, otherwise the incidence of light in winter is not enough: As a result, the pineapple guava discards their leaves. Furthermore, you should note the following points regarding proper care in winter:
Tips
The fruits ripen about six months after flowering and thus often in late autumn. They are ripe when the shell has assumed a yellow color.