Psidium sp Palhoça

$ 8.19

Climate: Humid Subtropical Genus: Psidium Number in Pack: 1 Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter Color: Green Type: Fruits & Fruit Trees Common Name: Psidium sp Palhoça Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor Features: Edible Sunlight: Medium Sun Watering: Medium Fruit Type: Psidium sp Palhoça Growth Stage: Seedling Brand: Tree Safety: Child Safe, Pet Safe

Description

Psidium sp Palhoça. Each fruit typically contains 1 to 4 seeds, though occasionally more. When asked if it might be. Psidium sp Palhoça Plant Information: 🌱 Name: Psidium sp Palhoça 🌱 Quantity: 1 Plant 🌱 Container: 4x4x6 Container Plant Description: Psidium sp. 'Palhoça Red' is a rare and intriguing guava species or variant cultivated in Palhoça, Brazil, known for its small, red, tear drop–shaped fruits. Each fruit typically contains 1 to 4 seeds, though occasionally more. When asked if it might be Psidium myrtoides, the original collector replied that it could be, but several features suggest otherwise. One of the most distinctive traits is the auxotelic inflorescence—seen only in certain Psidium species like P. longipetiolatum—while P. myrtoides typically presents racemose or auxotelic racemes. This unusual flowering structure suggests the plant may be a unique species or a natural variant of a known one. The fruit has a sweet and sour flavor with a slight bitterness at the end, making it complex and appealing to those who enjoy unique tropical fruits. Another rare characteristic for a Psidium is its tendency to lose all its leaves before becoming fertile, which adds to the botanical curiosity surrounding this plant. Due to these differences, it's cultivated not only for its fruit but also for its potential taxonomic significance. Shipping Information: Shipping Time: Plants will ship as soon as payment is made or at a later date upon request. Weather Consideration: Please be aware of your local weather conditions upon the date of purchase. Handling Time - Winter: 10-day handling time as a safeguard to ensure safe shipping conditions. Spring, Summer, Fall: 3-day handling time. Shipping Area: Only ships within the USA. No international shipping. Return Policy: If a plant or seedling arrives damaged, please reach out to us with a photo of the damage. We are more than happy to send a replacement or refund your money. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. We always check the weather before shipping, especially during winter, to ensure safe delivery. If there is an issue with the plant once received, please let us know as soon as possible. Most issues, such as wilted leaves, will resolve themselves as the plant acclimates to its new environment. Thank You for Your Purchase! Thank you for choosing our store for your rare plant needs. We look forward to serving you again! We are a registered and inspected Nursery in the State of Kentucky. #625A