Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Ovate
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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 if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
Guava Tree
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
Philadelphus
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
Pfeifensträucher
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
Philadelphus
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
Philadelphus
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
goiaba
Philadelphus
In Polish
guawa
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Psidium guajava
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Philadlephus
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Hydrangeoideae
Season and Care of Guava and Mock Orange
Season and care of Guava and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Guava and Mock Orange Physical Information
Guava and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Guava and Mock Orange are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Guava and Mock Orange
Care of Guava and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.