Here’s a detailed description of the Seedless Pink Guava plant — a highly desirable guava variety known for its sweet, aromatic, and nearly seedless fruit:
🌳 Seedless Pink Guava Plant Description
🌿 General Overview:
Common Name: Seedless Pink Guava
Scientific Name: Psidium guajava (seedless cultivar)
Family: Myrtaceae (Myrtle family)
Type: Tropical/subtropical evergreen fruit tree
Origin: Hybrid cultivar, developed through selective breeding (commonly in India, Thailand, or other parts of Southeast Asia)
🪴 Plant Characteristics:
Growth Habit:
Small to medium-sized evergreen shrub or tree
Typically reaches 2–5 meters (6–16 feet) in height
Spreading canopy with dense foliage
Leaves:
Opposite, oblong to elliptical
Dark green, leathery, with visible veins
Aromatic when crushed
Bark:
Smooth, gray-brown, exfoliates in flakes
🌸 Flowers:
Appearance:
Small, white flowers with numerous stamens
About 2–3 cm in diameter
Mild fragrance
Bloom Season:
Spring to early summer; may flower multiple times annually in warm climates
🍈 Fruit Characteristics:
Size & Shape:
Medium to large (150–400 grams)
Round to oval in shape
Skin (Rind):
Smooth, thin, and green when raw
Turns yellowish-green or light yellow upon ripening
Flesh (Pulp):
Bright pink to rose-colored
Soft, very juicy, and extremely fragrant
Exceptionally sweet with a mild tangy flavor
Virtually seedless or with very soft, edible seeds (much fewer than common guavas)
Ripening Time:
4–6 months after flowering
Often harvested when slightly underripe for transport
🌞 Growing Conditions:
Climate:
Thrives in tropical to subtropical regions
Sensitive to heavy frost
Performs well in hot, humid environments
Sunlight:
Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily) for optimal growth and fruiting
Soil:
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil
Tolerates a variety of soils (sandy loam is ideal)
pH: 5.5–7.5
Watering:
Regular but moderate watering
Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
Container Growing:
Can be grown in large pots if pruned regularly
✅ Special Features & Benefits:
Seedless or nearly seedless — ideal for fresh consumption and juice
High yield with proper care
Rich in vitamin C, A, antioxidants, and dietary fiber
Popular in commercial farming due to its consumer appeal
Low maintenance and fast-growing
Sweet aroma and pink flesh make it perfect for juices, desserts, and smoothies