Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
South America
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
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
Cosmetics, Used As Food, 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, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
ANANAS
Common Name
Guava Tree
Pineapple
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
अनानास
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
Ananas
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
Ananas
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
Piña
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
goiaba
Abacaxi
In Latin
Psidium guajava
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Myrtales
Bromeliales
Family
Myrtaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Ananas
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Guava and Pineapple
Season and care of Guava and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Guava and Pineapple Physical Information
Guava and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Guava and Pineapple are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Guava and Pineapple
Care of Guava and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.