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Guava care requirements
water
Drought-tolerant once established. Water regularly during growth and fruiting; reduce in dry season. Overwatering can cause root problems.
soil
Highly adaptable; tolerates poor, sandy, or clay soils (pH 4.5–9.0). Well-draining soil preferred. Minimal fertilizer needed.
light
Full sun (6–8+ hours daily). Tolerates partial shade but fruiting is reduced.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Guava
- fiber_manual_recordCircular brown or black spots
- fiber_manual_recordYellow halos around spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature defoliation
help
Common causes in Guava
Multiple fungal and bacterial pathogens. Favoured by wet foliage and warm temperatures.
healing
How to treat leaf spot in Guava
Remove affected leaves. Apply appropriate fungicide or bactericide.
shield
Preventing leaf spot in Guava
Water at soil level. Improve air circulation. Practise crop rotation.