Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Central America, South America
Types
French parsley
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small, flat and dissected
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Drought
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
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
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Chervil, French Chervil
Guava Tree
In Hindi
चेवील
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Kerbel
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
Cerfeuil
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
Perifollo
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
Σκαντζίκι
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
Cerefólio
goiaba
In Latin
BOOPES
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Anthriscus
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Apioideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Chervil and Guava
Season and care of Chervil and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Chervil and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chervil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guava season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Chervil is Neutral and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chervil and Guava Physical Information
Chervil and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chervil and Guava are as follows:
Chervil flower color: White
Chervil leaf color: Green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Chervil and Guava
Care of Chervil and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chervil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chervil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.