Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Central America, South America
Types
Schefflera actinophylla
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less 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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Attracts
Mites
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
-
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, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Schefflera
Guava Tree
In Hindi
Schefflera
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Schefflera
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
Schefflera
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
Schefflera
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
Schefflera
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
Schefflera
goiaba
In Polish
Schefflera
guawa
In Latin
Schefflera
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Schefflera and Guava
Season and care of Schefflera and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schefflera and Guava Physical Information
Schefflera and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Guava are as follows:
Care of Schefflera and Guava
Care of Schefflera and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.