Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
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
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
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Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Guava Tree
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
Tilaka
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
Tilapia
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
Tilapia
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
tilapia
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
tilaka
In Portuguese
goiaba
tilaka
In Latin
Psidium guajava
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Symplocos
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Guava and Tilaka
Season and care of Guava and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Guava and Tilaka Physical Information
Guava and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Guava and Tilaka are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Guava and Tilaka
Care of Guava and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.