Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America, South America
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Consistently
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Ample Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic
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 after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
Asthma
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Rhododendron
Guava Tree
In Hindi
rhododendron
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Rhododendron
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
rhododendron
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
rododendro
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
rododendro
goiaba
In Polish
rododendron
guawa
In Latin
Rhododendron
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Guava
Season and care of Rhododendron and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rhododendron and Guava Physical Information
Rhododendron and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Guava are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Rhododendron and Guava
Care of Rhododendron and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.