NATURE ATTRACTION – For the tropical fruit lover! The Strawberry and Lemon Guava is well-adapted for pot culture. They will provide abundant ambrosial fruit that tastes like a strawberry, kiwi, and lemon all rolled into one!
KEY TIPS – Move these outside in late spring. As a potted plant, yearly pruning is recommended during late fall. Bigger fruit and longer season will occur. Trim about one third of the growth off of any healthy branches that are too long. Also, remove small spindly twigs at base and any dead or damaged branches too.
SHELF LIFE – Water the plants thoroughly letting the excess water drain through the bottom of the pot.
PLANT Preparation- Cut away any yellow or brown leaves or broken stems that may have occurred.  This grooming is completely normal and will take place as the plant grows. Branching out will rapidly follow any pruning.
POTTED PLANTS- Repot the plants into larger 12 inch pots separately. You can transplant gradually one pot size per year up to 20 inches in diameter.
Soil- They like bagged potting mixes for houseplants that will drain well.  Most garden centers carry various brand names with perlite, vermiculite, soil and sand. 
GARDEN PREPARATION – If you live where it rarely dips below freezing, they may be planted directly into the garden. If your soil is clayish amend it with a standard garden soil for adequate drainage.
PLANTING SPACING – If planting into the garden space them 5- 6 feet apart. If planting into a container allow for adequate air ventilation on deck or patio.
PLANT HEIGHT AND WIDTH – These will grow 18-30 inches per year. In pots they’ll reach a maximum of 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Easy pickings! In the garden they’ll do about 3 times that!
Water- Water the plants thoroughly letting the excess water drain through the bottom of the pot. Be sure to keep excess water out of any tray underneath pot. Keep moist, during the spring and summer repeating twice a week all summer long. Water less in winter allowing the soil to dry a little.
FERTILIZER- To promote more flowers and fruit use a well balanced fertilizer like Roberta’s Flower Magic Plant Food (M7503) twice a month April through October.
LIGHTING- Full sun is best outside in summer. Otherwise a half a day of sun is sufficient. In the winter inside the home, bright light is sufficient.
Blooming –Occurs in late winter through early spring generally beginning in the second year.
FRUITING – Occurs in the late summer generally beginning in the second year.
HARVESTING – Pick when showing good color. Do not let over ripen on shrub. Remove tough portion of stems from each fig and run under water.
ZONE 9 to 11- In pots these are hardy down to about 40 degrees Fahrenheit without damaging the plant. If you live where it rarely dips below freezing, they may remain outside year round if planted in the ground.
PRUNING – As a potted plant, yearly pruning is recommended during late fall. Bigger fruit and longer season will occur. Trim about one third of the growth off of any healthy branches that are too long. Also, remove small spindly twigs at base and any dead or damaged branches too. New growth will flower and then fruit.
SUPPORT – Classified as a shrub, they need no means of support unless they get leggy and you do not want to prune them until after the fruiting season is over in the fall.
LEAF CLEANING - Monthly misting with a solution of soapy water will insure glossy pest free leaves. Mix one half teaspoon of standard liquid dish soap and one half teaspoon of vegetable oil in a quart spray bottle of water, shake, and mist the plant profusely.