Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
Warmer regions
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
11- 6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
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
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Guava Tree
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Bermuda Gras
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
Grama
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
Αγριάδα
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
goiaba
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
guawa
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Chlorideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Rosoideae
Properties of Bermuda Grass and Guava
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Guava? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Guava. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Guava doesn't have thorns. Also Bermuda Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bermuda Grass has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough and Guava has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough. 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 Bermuda Grass and Guava and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Guava
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bermuda Grass and Guava Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Guava are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Bermuda Grass and Guava
Care of Bermuda Grass and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.