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Yellow Leaves in Guava
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Guava is a tropical to subtropical shrub or small tree bearing fragrant, nutritious fruits with creamy flesh and small edible seeds
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Guava care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to yellow leaves in Guava. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Light
Full sun (6–8+ hours daily). Tolerates partial shade but fruiting is reduced.
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Water
Drought-tolerant once established. Water regularly during growth and fruiting; reduce in dry season. Overwatering can cause root problems.
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Fertiliser
Low nutrient requirement. Apply light balanced fertilizer in spring and high-potassium fertilizer before flowering to boost fruit production.
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Symptoms to look for in Guava
- fiber_manual_recordPale green turning yellow
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing starting from lower leaves
- fiber_manual_recordInterveinal yellowing
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Common causes in Guava
- fiber_manual_recordOverwatering
- fiber_manual_recordUnderwatering
- fiber_manual_recordNutrient deficiency
- fiber_manual_recordLow light
- fiber_manual_recordRoot rot
- fiber_manual_recordPests
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How to diagnose yellow leaves in Guava
Check soil moisture first. Wet soil + yellow lower leaves = overwatering. Dry soil = underwatering. Yellowing between veins = nutrient deficiency.
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How to treat yellow leaves in Guava
Adjust watering schedule. Feed with balanced fertiliser. Check for pests.
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Preventing yellow leaves in Guava
Water only when top 2 inches of soil are dry. Feed during growing season. Provide adequate light.