Hi all,
I've started out on my journey of growing tropical fruits indoors! Right now I'm growing a Mexican Guava (the yellow variety) and have ordered a second, a Ruby Supreme variety. I had a pink guava just prior that I bought at a local shop but that one died quickly and I think it may have been sick already when I bought it. It didn't last more than a week or so.
The yellow Mexican Guava I have right now has stuck around a bit longer and I have it right next to a west facing window that gets a reasonable amount of light. While it seems to be doing fairly well overall, I've noticed a few leaves turn black and then curl before they fall off. Here are some pictures:
Does anyone know what the cause of this is generally? I've repotted it in a terra cotta about 2 inches bigger (it came in a 6 inch pot). I also water it regularly when it seems to need it - i put a finger in the soil and feel for dryness about an inch down. I don't believe its over or underwatering but I'm new to this. And I've fertilized it once with a balanced 6-6-6 liquid formula mixed in water with the ratio of 10ml to 1 gallon. Any thoughts? Do leaves die like this if the leaves don't receive enough light? I notice that the leaves that are falling off are further from the window on the back side of the plant. Should I rotate the plant?
Any input is much appreciated. Thanks!
