Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
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Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Guava Tree
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
Mandarin
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
Mandarin
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
mandarin
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
mandarín
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
goiaba
tangerina
In Polish
guawa
Mandarynka
In Latin
Psidium guajava
Latin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Citrus
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Guava and Mandarin
Season and care of Guava and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Guava and Mandarin Physical Information
Guava and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Guava and Mandarin are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Guava and Mandarin
Care of Guava and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.