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Combo Guava Red Malaysian & Allahabad Safeda Amrood Variety Fruit Plants & Tree
Product Features and Variety
- Combo: Two distinct and highly desirable Guava varieties: the ornamental Red Malaysian and the classic Indian Allahabad Safeda.
- Type: Air Layered/Grafted Plants. Grafted plants are propagated to encourage quicker establishment and earlier fruit production, typically within 1-3 years.
- Size: 1.5–3 Feet Height.
- Suitability: Thrives in the diverse tropical and subtropical climates and soil types found across India. Ideal for both ground planting and large container gardening.
Red Malaysian Guava - The Ornamental Fruit
- Appearance: Highly ornamental tree with striking reddish-purple skin and beautiful, deep red-colored foliage.
- Flesh: Features sweet, juicy, pink flesh with a floral, aromatic scent.
- Taste: Mildly sweet, making it excellent for fresh consumption, canning, and preserves.
- Additional Feature: The maturing trunk has attractive copper-colored bark that peels off to reveal pink and green shades.
Allahabad Safeda Guava - The Indian Classic
- Appearance: Yellowish-green skin when ripe, with a round to oval shape.
- Flesh: Highly prized for its creamy white, soft, sweet, and moderately juicy flesh.
- Quality: Known for a low seed count compared to many other varieties, high yield, and high Vitamin C content.
- Popularity: Considered one of the most famous and widely cultivated Guava varieties in India, perfect for table fruit, juices, and jams.
Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates
Sunlight and Climate Needs
- Sunlight: Requires full sun to thrive and produce fruit, needing a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
- Climate: Best suited for tropical and subtropical environments.
Watering and Soil
- Soil: Plant in well-draining soil, such as sandy loam, enriched with organic matter like compost. The ideal soil pH range is 5.5 to 7.5. Avoid locations that are prone to waterlogging.
- Watering: Water deeply and consistently, especially during the dry summer season, or when the plant is flowering and setting fruit. Allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent root issues.
- Maintenance: Mulch around the base of the plant to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, ensuring the mulch is kept a few inches away from the trunk. Fertilize regularly with a balanced NPK fertilizer during the main growing seasons.
The secure paper core packing method used for shipping plants ensures protection and ventilation during transit, ensuring you receive a healthy, genuine plant.