Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Star anise and more
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Guava Tree
Anise
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
Anis
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
Anis
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
Anís
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
goiaba
anis
In Latin
Psidium guajava
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Pimpinella
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Guava and Anise
Season and care of Guava and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Guava and Anise Physical Information
Guava and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Guava and Anise are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Guava and Anise
Care of Guava and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.