Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Central America, South America
Types
Virginia water horehound
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
Pollen
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, 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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
Guava Tree
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
broomsedge Gras
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
broomsedge herbe
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
goiaba
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
guawa
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Guava
Season and care of Broomsedge and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Guava season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broomsedge and Guava Physical Information
Broomsedge and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Guava are as follows:
Care of Broomsedge and Guava
Care of Broomsedge and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.