Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Central America, South America
Types
Myristica fragrans
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Copper
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
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
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Myristica fragrans
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Nutmeg
Guava Tree
In Hindi
जायफल
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Muskatnuss
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
noix de muscade
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
nuez moscada
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
μοσχοκάρυδο
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
noz-moscada
goiaba
In Polish
gałka muszkatołowa
guawa
In Latin
nutmeg
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Myrtales
Genus
Myristica
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Nutmeg and Guava
Season and care of Nutmeg and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Nutmeg and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nutmeg season is All year and Guava season is All year. The type of soil for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nutmeg and Guava Physical Information
Nutmeg and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Nutmeg and Guava are as follows:
Care of Nutmeg and Guava
Care of Nutmeg and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.