Plant Care Guava Tree

Guava Tree

About Guava Tree

Guava Tree is a popular houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ā˜€ļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Taxonomy

Psidium guajava
Psidium
Myrtaceae
Myrtales

Also known as

Pink guava

How to care for Guava Tree

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Guava Tree

Water needs for Guava Tree
0.5 cups
every 9

Guava Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Guava Tree

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Guava Tree in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Guava Tree: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Guava Tree love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Guava Tree does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Guava Tree in your home šŸ”.

🪓 Nutrients

How to fertilize Guava Tree

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Guava Tree: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Guava Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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šŸ’” FAQs
šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Guava Tree prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Guava Tree Water Frequency →

Guava Tree Root Rot →


ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Guava Tree requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŸ’Ŗ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.

Guava Tree Light Requirements →

Guava Tree Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Guava Tree is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Guava Tree can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Guava Tree Temperature Tolerance →


šŸ‚ Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Guava Tree, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Guava Tree

Guava Tree

Guava Tree


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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