Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Central America, South America
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
Warmer regions
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
No pruning needed
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Peanut
Guava Tree
In Hindi
मूंगफली
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Erdnuss
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
Cacahuète
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
Maní
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
Amendoim
goiaba
In Latin
Peanut
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Arachis
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Rosoideae
Properties of Peanut and Guava
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Guava? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Guava. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Guava doesn't have thorns. Also Peanut does not have fragrant flowers. Peanut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria and Guava has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria. 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 Peanut and Guava and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Guava
Season and care of Peanut and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Guava season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Guava Physical Information
Peanut and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Guava are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Peanut and Guava
Care of Peanut and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.