Peruvian White Guava (Goiaba, Araçá-goiaba) - Psidium guajava Guava The Latin name supposedly stemmed

The Latin name supposedly stemmed from Christopher Columbus mistaking it for black pepper and therefore penning it as "Pimenta" from the Spanish word for Pepper

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The leaves and stems have a glossy finish

Fertilizer: N/P/K (Nitrogen/Phosphorus/Potassium)

Fertilizer: Not necessary

Peruvian White Guava (Goiaba, Araçá-goiaba) - Psidium guajava Guava The Latin name supposedly stemmedThe Peruvian White Guava (Psidium guajava) produces fruit about the size of a softball. This green skinned fruit is pure white inside. The Peruvian White Guava can attain red brown markings on its leaves during the winter months. Average mature height: 30 40 feet Fertilizer: During the growing season, feed occasionally with a liquid fertilizer containing minor nutrients Light: Full to part sun Soil: Guavas can be grown adequately in poor soils, but