Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Central America, South America
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Moth
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
-
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Guava Tree
In Hindi
firethorn
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
firethorn
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
firethorn
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
firethorn
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
firethorn
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
firethorn
goiaba
In Polish
firethorn
guawa
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Psidium guajava
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Pyracantha
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Firethorn and Guava
Season and care of Firethorn and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firethorn and Guava Physical Information
Firethorn and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Guava are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Firethorn and Guava
Care of Firethorn and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.