Feijoa (Eugenia feijoi)
Care, watering, light and tips for Feijoa on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Feijoa
Eugenia feijoi, commonly known as araçá, is a fruiting shrub or small tree from the Myrtaceae family, valued for its edible fruits and attractive foliage. It produces round or oval berries that range from yellow to reddish-orange, with a sweet-tart and aromatic flavor. It is ideal for home orchards, edible gardens, or as an ornamental plant in patios and terraces due to its compact habit and colorful fruits.
Native range
South America: southern Brazil, northeastern Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.
Care tips
It prefers full sun exposure for optimal fruiting, although it tolerates partial shade. It requires regular watering, especially during flowering and fruiting, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged. Use a well-drained substrate rich in organic matter, slightly acidic. Avoid prolonged drought, as it can severely affect fruit production and the overall health of the plant.
How to save a dying Feijoa
- Warning signs
- Yellow or brown, curled, falling leaves. Small or no fruit. Cracks in trunk.
- First aid
- Check drainage. Prune dry branches. Ensure consistent watering, avoid waterlogging. Fertilize with compost.
- What kills it
- Prolonged drought or constant waterlogging. Lack of pruning or nutrients. Poor soil.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! With proper care and patience, feijoa is resilient and usually recovers.