Is Water Berry safe for pets?

Yes, Water Berry (Syzygium Guineense) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Water Berry easy to care for?

Water Berry has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Water Berry grow indoors?

Water Berry is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Water Berry (Syzygium Guineense) is a perennial tree in the Myrtaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Syzygium guineense is an evergreen leafy forest tree of the family Myrtaceae, found widely across Africa in both wild and domesticated forms.

Last updated: February 2026

Water Berry

Syzygium Guineense

Syzygium guineense is an evergreen leafy forest tree of the family Myrtaceae, found widely across Africa in both wild and domesticated forms.

Quick Facts

Type

tree

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, shade tree, fruit production

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Water Berry

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Myrtaceae

Genus:Syzygium