Psidium acidum — an easy houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Psidium acidum

Psidium Acidum

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Psidium acidum is a species of tree in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Peru and Ecuador.

A note from PlantMom

Psidium acutangulum shows strong resistance to disease and is generally not susceptible to illnesses. Regarding care, this species is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only occasional watering, and larger specimens typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they finish flowering. Psidium acutangulum is well suited for people who have outdoor areas such as a garden or a deck and does not call for extensive gardening experience.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Psidium Acidum.

Light

Psidium acutangulum is a native plant of open areas like sunny grasslands and the fringes of forests that offer plenty of illumination. It flourishes in complete sunlight, yet it can also withstand partially sunny environments, demonstrating its adaptability to different levels of sunlight exposure.

Temperature

Psidium acutangulum hails from regions with a tropical climate characterised by heat and high moisture. Consequently, it is well-suited to areas with high heat and humidity. This type of plant is not fond of abrupt temperature variations, favouring a consistent thermal milieu instead. Thus, it's crucial to steer clear of drastic temperature swings in indoor settings. Generally, it isn't resistant to cold conditions and necessitates warmer temperatures for its growth. In cases where the surrounding temperature plunges excessively, the plant might halt its growth or, in extreme cases, perish.

Fertilizer

Opt for organic fertilizers such as fish emulsion or compost instead of synthetic ones for Psidium acutangulum. During spring, give more nitrogen and phosphorus to the young plants. Add compost or fertilizer either before or after sowing the seeds. For fully-grown plants, provide additional balanced or specific fertilizers that target deficiencies during spring. Lack of nutrients can result in symptoms like small leaves, stunted branches, discolored leaves, sour fruits, early fruit drop, and splitting.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
3.05 m to 6.1 m
Mature Spread
2.13 m to 3.96 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Summer, Early fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter
Native Area
Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru, Guyana, Brazil, Ecuador
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