Guava Troubleshooting

Ok, it doesn't sound like you are overwatering, and I'm sure a very dilute seaweed feed should be good, does it contain iron as I tend to think that could be what is making the leaves pale, perhaps along with the lighting not being bright enough.

Not dire but in need of better conditions perhaps, I know it might sound drastic, but I'd consider pruning the tallest shoots back to try to get bushier plants, you could try a couple and see how they react.

Not sure what that bulge is at the base of that plant, have you poked and prodded it, my usual approach at this stage.

 

Hi again- so, I am beginning to wonder if they are root bound. They are currently in 8 inch pots. I transplanted them from 6 inch pots in the summer. But they have grown so fast! What do you think? If you think I should repot, would you recommend going up to a 10 inch or 12 inch pot?
Also, if I waited two weeks to repot, do you think they’d be okay to wait that long?

 

If you repot they will grow bigger, and TBH your running out of space.
I'd prune back some of the long leggy shoots and continue to feed.

If you had more light and space you could pot on but I dont think its going to help in this situation.

 

Thank you so much- will do. I will follow your suggestion about the pruning. Yes I will have to find some loving homes for some of them . I will keep you posted.
Hopefully they can hang in there for the next couple weeks as I am taking a trip to the Netherlands and bought tickets for the Keukenhof Gardens. Super excited- first trip to Europe!

 

They should be ok for a few weeks as long as they get watered by someone.

 

Oh good to hear - yes, I’ve arranged for a plant sitter for sure .

 

Have a good time, not been myself but have heard its pretty impressive over there at this time of the year.

 

Thank you . Would love to visit the UK one day, too. Reviews say right after Easter is when the flowers are in fullest bloom. We still have snow on the ground here! Hoping to bring back tulip bulbs- will be hard not to want to buy a suitcase full.