Guava (Psidium guajava) seedling
Description
Based on the photo, the plant appears to be a very young guava tree (Psidium guajava) seedling. The seedling shows opposite pairs of simple, entire leaves at the growing tip, a cross-like arrangement typical of many Myrtaceae. The leaves are narrow-to-elliptic with smooth margins, bright green on the upper surface, and prominent venation. The new growth often carries a reddish or bronze tint, which can be visible on the young leaves in the image. The stem is slender and green, and the plant looks compact, as you would expect from a seedling just a few weeks old. If the identification is uncertain because seedling leaves can resemble those of a few other tropical fruiting plants, this is still a plausible match, but the general care guidelines that follow will suit guavas and similar tropical woody herbs or small trees started from seed or cuttings. The description below focuses on guava and includes notes that are broadly applicable to many tropical fruit seedlings, with caveats about possible alternatives in case the plant turns out to be a close relative or a pepper-type seedling.
Identification Time
April 14th, 2026
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