Narrow Leafed Guava Plant (Psidium striatulum)

Common Names: Guajava Mirim, Narrow Leafed Guava

Botanical Name: Psidium striatulum

General Information:

Medium-sized, juicy guava

Yellow exterior with a bright pink interior

Pink color becomes visible on the outside at maximum ripeness

Sweet flavor, akin to the standard guava

Considered one of the best Guava spp.

Delicious and flavorful, tastes as it smells, great eaten out of hand

Medicinal Properties:

Guava leaf tea is used as a treatment for diarrhea in countries like India and China.

In Mexico, the flesh of the fruit is traditionally used to heal wounds.

Cultivation Information:

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 2 to 3 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate