Acca sellowiana (Feijoa) - 150-175 CM RB

Description
The Pineapple guava (Acca sellowiana) is a very popular evergreen container plant. The location should be as sunny as possible. Under favourable conditions, the Pineapple guava reaches a height of approx. 2 m and grows up to 1.5 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Feijoa sellowiana.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for containers

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Pineapple guava are grey-green.

Spread
South America.

Frost hardiness
A frost-free winter at 8 to 12°C is required.

Growth
Upright, shrub-like. Generally grows 15 - 30 cm per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Care
Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring.

Use
Tub, winter garden