Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Moderate
Consistently
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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 after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Not Available
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
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
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Guava Tree
Rhododendron
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
rhododendron
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
Rhododendron
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
rhododendron
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
rododendro
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
goiaba
rododendro
In Polish
guawa
rododendron
In Latin
Psidium guajava
Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Rhododendron
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhodoreae
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Ericoideae
Season and Care of Guava and Rhododendron
Season and care of Guava and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Guava and Rhododendron Physical Information
Guava and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Guava and Rhododendron are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Rhododendron flower color: Red
- Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Care of Guava and Rhododendron
Care of Guava and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.