🌿 🌺Barbie Pink Guava (Psidium guajava) - Live Plant
The Irresistible Barbie Pink Guava - A Tropical Delight! 🍬🌿
Ships in a 3 Gallon Pot
Discover the allure of the Barbie Pink Guava (Psidium guajava), a vibrant addition to your garden that's as irresistible as it sounds! This high-yielding Florida native tree is a fruity treasure trove, offering large, round fruit year-round. Dive into the world of this captivating guava variety and bring a pop of pink to your garden! Add a touch of tropical glamour to your garden with Barbie Pink Guava. Its lush green foliage and vibrant pink fruits will make your garden the envy of the neighborhood.
Key Features:
- 🌳 Mature Height: 10 to 15 feet - A manageable size for your garden paradise.
- ☀️ Light: Full Sun - Give your guava the spotlight it deserves!
- 🏡 Soil: Well-Drained - Ensure your guava thrives in the right soil conditions.
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zones: 9 - 11 - Suitable for a wide range of climates.
A Taste of Tropical Glamour 🍬🌺
- Flavor Profile: Picture juicy, bright pink flesh with sweet and tart notes, graced by an almost floral scent.
- Culinary Delights: Explore endless culinary possibilities, from fresh guava indulgence to mouthwatering preserves.
- Fruiting Brilliance: Experience the joy of bountiful harvests throughout the year. Learn the secrets to maximizing fruit set.
- Nutritional Gems: Delve into the nutritional wonders of Barbie Pink Guava and its potential health benefits.
The Guava with a Touch of Glam 💖🌟
In your garden, Barbie Pink Guava isn't just a fruit tree; it's a symbol of tropical glamour! Its lush, green foliage and vibrant pink fruit add a touch of exotic beauty to your outdoor space. It's the ideal choice for both flavor enthusiasts and garden admirers.
Unveiling the Guava Legacy 📖🌴
- Historical Roots: Explore the rich history and cultural significance of guava, dating back centuries.
- Journey to Your Garden: Follow the path that brought Barbie Pink Guava from Florida to your garden.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Admire the captivating leaf patterns, trunk elegance, and vibrant colors of this tree.
Planting Your Barbie Pink Guava 🌱
- Choose the Right Spot: Find a sunny location in your garden where your guava can soak up the Florida sun. Full sun exposure is essential for optimal fruit production.
- Prepare the Soil: Guavas thrive in well-drained soil. Ensure your soil has good drainage to prevent waterlogged roots. If your soil is heavy clay, consider adding organic matter to improve drainage.
- Dig the Hole: When planting your guava, prepare a hole that is as wide as the root ball. The depth of the hole should be equal to the height of the root ball. This will provide ample space for the roots to grow.
- Transplanting: Gently remove the guava plant from its pot, ensuring not to plant it too deep. Place it in the center of the hole, making sure that the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil. Backfill the hole with soil and tamp it down to remove air pockets, packing it tightly around the root ball.
- Watering: After planting, give your guava a good soaking to settle the soil around the roots. Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogged conditions.
Caring for Your Barbie Pink Guava 🌴
- Fertilizing: Guavas benefit from regular feeding during the growing season. Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to provide essential nutrients. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for application rates.
- Pruning: Prune your guava tree to maintain its shape and remove any dead or diseased branches. Pruning also encourages new growth and better fruit production.
- Pest and Disease Control: Keep an eye out for common pests like fruit flies and aphids. Use appropriate pest control measures if needed. Guava trees are generally hardy and resistant to many diseases.
- Harvesting: Guava fruits are ready to harvest when they change from green to yellow or slightly pink. Gently twist the fruit from the branch to avoid damaging the tree. Enjoy your fresh guavas or use them for preserves, desserts, and more.
- Winter Protection: In colder climates, consider providing protection for your guava tree during frosty nights. Covering it with a blanket or using frost cloth can help protect it from freezing temperatures.
Maintenance - Care Guide for Your Guava Trees
The GreenDreams Nursery team is dedicated to helping you succeed in growing healthy and fruitful guava trees in your outdoor space. Guavas are not only delightful to taste but also add beauty and diversity to your edible landscape. However, we understand that nurturing guava trees comes with its challenges, especially when it comes to insect control and maintaining optimal leaf health.
To ensure your guava trees thrive, we've curated expert care suggestions based on years of experience and extensive research:
- Insect Control: Keep a vigilant eye on your guava trees for signs of common pests like aphids, scales, or mealybugs. Combat these pests using organic solutions such as insecticidal soaps or neem oil. Encouraging beneficial insects like ladybugs can also help naturally control garden pests.
- Pruning: Foster healthier growth by regularly pruning your guava trees. Remove any damaged or diseased leaves to improve air circulation and reduce the risk of fungal diseases.
- Nutrient Management: Ensure your guava trees receive the necessary nutrients by fertilizing them with a balanced organic fertilizer designed for fruit trees. Follow the recommended application rates and timing for optimal results.
- Watering: Guava trees prefer consistently moist, well-draining soil. Deeply water your trees on a regular basis, especially during dry periods. Be cautious not to overwater, as this can lead to root rot.
- Mulching: Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of your guava trees to retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weed growth.
- Protection from Cold: Shield your guava trees from cold temperatures, especially during frost events. Consider covering them with frost cloth or bringing them indoors if temperatures drop significantly.
Remember, guava trees may experience a period of dormancy during winter, particularly in cooler climates. With the arrival of warmer weather, expect to see renewed growth and vitality in your trees.
If you have any questions or concerns about caring for your guava trees, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way in your journey to successful guava cultivation.
Ideal for All Subtropical Gardeners 🏡
🪴 Home Gardeners: Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or a novice, Barbie Pink Guava (Psidium guajava) is a fantastic addition to your garden. Its compact size makes it a top choice for smaller gardens, balconies, and container gardening.
🍉 Fruit Enthusiasts: If you're passionate about growing and savoring fresh, tropical fruits, this guava variety is a must-have. It offers a unique flavor profile and the joy of harvesting your own fruit.
🌴 Tropical Fruit Lovers: If your taste buds crave the sweet and tart notes of tropical fruits, Barbie Pink Guava will be your new favorite. It adds a delightful touch of the exotic to your garden.
🌞 Florida Gardeners: This guava variety is tailor-made for Florida's sunny climate, making it a prime choice for local gardeners. It thrives in the Sunshine State's warm and sunny conditions.
🌱 Low-Maintenance Gardeners: While guava trees benefit from care and attention, they are generally low-maintenance compared to some other fruit trees. If you prefer hassle-free plants, Barbie Pink Guava fits the bill.
Not Ideal For:
❄️ Cold Climate Gardeners: If you reside in a region with harsh winters and freezing temperatures, Barbie Pink Guava might not be your best bet. It's sensitive to frost and cold weather, requiring protection during winter.
🏢 Space-Restricted Areas: While Barbie Pink Guava is more compact than some fruit trees, it still requires some room to grow and spread its branches. If outdoor space is limited, consider dwarf or patio fruit trees.
🏃♂️ Seeking Quick Results: Guava trees typically take a few years to start bearing fruit. If you're looking for a fruit tree that yields within the first year, explore other fruiting options.
💧 Poor Soil Drainage: Guavas thrive in well-draining soil. If your garden struggles with drainage issues, addressing them before planting this fruit tree is essential.
In summary, Barbie Pink Guava is an outstanding choice for home gardeners, fruit enthusiasts, and those in Florida or similar climates. However, if you live in a cold climate, have limited space, desire rapid fruiting, or contend with soil drainage problems, alternative fruit tree options may be more suitable. 🌱🪴🍉🌴🌞❄️🏢🏃♂️💧
Join the Pink Guava Extravaganza! 🎉🌸
Don't miss the chance to add a dash of pink to your garden with Barbie Pink Guava (Psidium guajava) - Live Plant. Order now and embark on a journey of flavor, beauty, and tropical allure right in your backyard!
Plant Your Dreams with GreenDreams 🌿🌼
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*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.
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1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.
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For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
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For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.
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We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.
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Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.
🌿 Important Shipping Information
Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.
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Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.
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Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.
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Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.
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Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better
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1. Understanding of Shipping Stress
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2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage
Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations
Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.
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5.Extreme Weather Conditions
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