Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
  
Central America, South America
  
Types
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
  
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Moist Soils
  
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Bronze
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
  
Yellow, Pink
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Olive, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Olive, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Olive, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oblong elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Grafting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Less Watering
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
  
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
  
Ants, Birds, Bugs
  
Allergy
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
  
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
  
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
  
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
  
Bark, Fruits, Stem
  
Other Uses
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
  
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
  
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
  
PSIDIUM guajava
  
Common Name
Umbrella plant
  
Guava Tree
  
In Hindi
Arboricola
Plant
  
अमरूद [amarood]
  
In German
arboricola
Pflanze
  
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
  
In French
arboricola
Plante
  
Goyave or Goyavier
  
In Spanish
arboricola
Planta
  
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
  
In Greek
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
  
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
  
In Portuguese
arboricola
Plantar
  
goiaba
  
In Polish
arboricola
Roślina
  
guawa
  
In Latin
arboricola
planta
  
Psidium guajava
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Apiales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Araliaceae
  
Myrtaceae
  
Genus
Schefflera
  
Psidium guajava
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Aralioideae
  
Rosoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Arboricola and Guava
Season and care of Arboricola and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Arboricola and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arboricola is Loam, Sand and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arboricola and Guava Physical Information
Arboricola and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Arboricola and Guava are as follows:
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
Arboricola leaf color: Green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Arboricola and Guava
Care of Arboricola and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arboricola pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.