Chilean guava
Ugni molinae
Chilean guava is part of the Ugni genus and its scientific name is Ugni molinae.
Can be grown in a pot indoors.1 The berries are said to taste very good.
It is a flowering edible fruit / houseplant and is treated mainly as an evergreen, so it retains its leaves throughout the year. Chilean guava is known for its shrub-like habit and growing to a height of approximately 2.43 metres (7.90 feet).Typically, Chilean guava is normally fairly low maintenance and can thus be quite easy to grow - only a basic level of care is required throughout the year to ensure it thrives. Being aware of the basic growing conditions this plant likes (soil, sun and water) will result in a strong and vibrant plant.
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How to grow Chilean guava
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Partial Sun
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Dappled Sun
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Medium
Likes well drained soil. Does not like regularly getting too hot in the summer.
Growing Chilean guava from seed
Transplanting Chilean guava
Companion plants for Chilean guava
These plants have been known to grow well alongside Chilean guava so consider planting:
Repellent plants for Chilean guava
These plants will not grow well with Chilean guava so avoid planting these within close proximity:
Common Chilean guava problems
These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Chilean guava plants:
Other names for Chilean guava
Uñi, Murta, Murtilla, New zealand cranberry, Tazziberry, Myrtus ugni, Eugenia ugni
Myrtus ugni, Eugenia ugni
Latest Chilean guava Reviews
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11 May 2011
graibeard's Chilean Guava was Reviewed day 405
2nd year fruiting here. Points for being a perennial, edible and easily grown. Good producer, tart flavour in rind when immature.
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