Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Central America, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the 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
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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
Lawns and Turf
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Guava Tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Hortensie
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
Hortensia
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
Hortensia
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
υδραγεία
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
goiaba
In Polish
Hortensja
guawa
In Latin
Hibiscus
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Ophiuroides
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Sorghum
Rosoideae
Properties of Centipede Grass and Guava
Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and Guava? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and Guava. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and Guava doesn't have thorns. Also Centipede Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Guava has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Centipede Grass and Guava and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Guava
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Centipede Grass and Guava Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Guava are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Centipede Grass and Guava
Care of Centipede Grass and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Centipede 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.