Pineapple guava is a moderately fast growing shrub suitable for most well-drained soils. The leaves are a leathery dark green on top and greyish underneath, contrasting well with the prominent crimson-stamened flowers of spring. Plantings should be limited to areas that receive at least a few hours of daily sun as the foliage tends to become sparse in full shade. Shrubs can be regularly clipped to shape and to maintain density, but limit heavy pruning to the winter months. Collect the green fruits when they fall, and ripen them in a paper bag if they are to be used.
Mature plants have a good resistance to frost in West Australian conditions.
This is a compact jasmine-like shrub with dark glossy green leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers throughout summer. Individual plants can reach more than 2 m in height. Limit pruning to the winter months in north-west areas. It is a useful and easily managed alternative to the climbing jasmines, suitable for most well drained soils but is not suited to areas that have heavy frosts. It needs maintenance watering throughout the year.