Eugenia pyriformis
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Eugenia pyriformis

Uvaia

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
111
Observations
148

Description

Source: leafsnap

Eugenia pyriformis is a plant of the family Myrtaceae found primarily in Brazil. It reaches 20 to 45 feet (6 to 13 meters) in height and 1 to 1.5 feet (30-50 centimeters) in trunk diameter. It is a native species of Brazil, occurring primarily in the states of Paraná, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina and São Paulo.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Uvaia comes from open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest edges, which provide abundant light. It flourishes in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to various sunlight conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Uvaia comes from tropical areas, where the climate is usually warm and humid. As a result, it is adapted to high heat and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature shifts and prefers a steady thermal environment, so avoiding temperature fluctuations indoors is important. It typically cannot endure cold conditions and needs warmer temperatures to grow. If the ambient temperature becomes too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Use organic fertilizers (e.g., fish emulsion, compost) instead of chemical ones for Uvaia. Give young plants increased nitrogen and phosphorus in spring. Work compost or fertilizer into the soil before or after planting. For mature plants, apply a balanced fertilizer in spring or one aimed at specific nutrient deficiencies. Nutrient shortages cause small leaves, short/stunted branches, yellow or bronze foliage, acidic/sour fruits, premature fruit drop, and fruit splitting.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Eugenia
Family
Myrtaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
0 cm to 45 cm
Mature Spread
3.96 m to 6.1 m
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Brazil, Bolivia

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Common Names (1)

en Uvaia