Guayaba Fruit Plant (Eugenia cribrata var "Roja)

Eugenia cribrata (Guayaba Paujia) - Overview:

Common Names: Guayaba paujia, paujisa, paujia

Botanical Name: Eugenia cribrata var "Roja"

General Information:

Origin: Native to Colombia and Venezuela

Family: Belongs to the genus Eugenia (like guava and arazá) and the Myrtaceae family (like guava, feijoa, jaboticaba, among others)

Global Production: Grown widely across Latin and South America; also cultivated in tropical climates worldwide, including places like Hawaii, Florida, southern California, and India

Fruits are round-shaped with a rough texture, Nice-smelling, Juicy and sweet-tasting, Normally consumed as a fresh fruit. Used in juices and sweets.

Health Benefits: Guavas can lower blood sugar and boost heart health. They relieve menstrual pain, aid digestion, aid weight loss, have anticancer effects, boost immunity, and promote healthy skin.

Cultivation Information:

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 2 to 3 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate