Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
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Central America, South America
Types
Cocos nucifera
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Guava Tree
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Kokospalme
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
Cocotier
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
El cocotero
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
goiaba
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
guawa
In Latin
dolor ligno
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Cocos
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Rosoideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Guava
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Guava? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Guava. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Guava doesn't have thorns. Also Coconut Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Coconut Tree has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation and Throat itching and Guava has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Coconut Tree and Guava and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Guava
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Guava season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Guava Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Guava are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Coconut Tree and Guava
Care of Coconut Tree and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.