Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Central America, South America
South America
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
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, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Guava Tree
Peanut
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
मूंगफली
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
Erdnuss
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
Maní
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
goiaba
Amendoim
In Latin
Psidium guajava
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Arachis
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Guava and Peanut
Season and care of Guava and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Guava and Peanut Physical Information
Guava and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Guava and Peanut are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Guava and Peanut
Care of Guava and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.