Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
Central America, South America
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Moderate
Moderate
In Spring
Less Watering
Less Watering
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
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, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Guava Tree
Guava Tree
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
goiaba
goiaba
In Latin
Psidium guajava
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Psidium guajava
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Guava and Guava
Season and care of Guava and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guava and Guava Physical Information
Guava and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Guava and Guava are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Guava and Guava
Care of Guava and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.