Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Guava Tree
In Hindi
Philadelphus
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
Philadelphus
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
Philadelphus
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
goiaba
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
guawa
In Latin
Philadelphus
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Rosoideae
Properties of Mock Orange and Guava
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Guava? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Guava. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Guava doesn't have thorns. Also Mock Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Mock Orange has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Guava has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mock Orange and Guava and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Guava
Season and care of Mock Orange and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mock Orange and Guava Physical Information
Mock Orange and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Guava are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Mock Orange and Guava
Care of Mock Orange and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.