Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
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, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Guava Tree
Nutmeg
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
जायफल
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
Muskatnuss
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
nuez moscada
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
goiaba
noz-moscada
In Polish
guawa
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Psidium guajava
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Magnoliales
Genus
Psidium guajava
Myristica
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Guava and Nutmeg
Season and care of Guava and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Guava and Nutmeg Physical Information
Guava and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Guava and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Guava and Nutmeg
Care of Guava and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.