Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
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
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
-
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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
Pests and diseases free
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
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
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Guava Tree
In Hindi
सागौन
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Teak
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
Teak
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
Teak
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
Teak
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
Teak
goiaba
In Latin
Teak
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Tectona
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Teak and Guava
Season and care of Teak and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Guava season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Guava Physical Information
Teak and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Guava are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Teak and Guava
Care of Teak and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.