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Chilean Guava

Also known as

Chilean-guava and strawberry myrtle

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ugni molinae

Genus

Ugni

Family

Myrtaceae

Order

Myrtales

How to care for Chilean Guava

💦 Water

How often to water your Chilean Guava

Chilean Guava 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Chilean Guava in your home

Chilean Guava may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

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🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Chilean Guava

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Chilean Guava: 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 Chilean Guava after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Anyone known why a plant, this one is a variegated plant (not pictured below) but it’s only dry one side? Any ideas? Thanks, in advance

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💡 FAQs

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Chilean Guava 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.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Chilean Guava can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🧐 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.