Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Central America, South America
Types
Red, Yellow and Baby Plum
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Green, Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
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, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Tiny Tim'
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Cherry Tomato
Guava Tree
In Hindi
चेरी टमाटर
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Kirschtomate
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
Tomate cerise
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
Tomate cherry
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
Ντοματάκι
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
Tomate cereja
goiaba
In Polish
Pomidor wiśniowy
guawa
In Latin
Cherry LycopersiciSusceptibility
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Solanum
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Cherry Tomato and Guava
Season and care of Cherry Tomato and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Tomato and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guava season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Cherry Tomato is Neutral and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Tomato and Guava Physical Information
Cherry Tomato and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Tomato height is 3,050.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Tomato and Guava are as follows:
Cherry Tomato flower color: Yellow
Cherry Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Cherry Tomato and Guava
Care of Cherry Tomato and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Tomato pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead leaves and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.