Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Holy basil-
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
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Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
-
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Guava Tree
Basil
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
तुलसी
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
Basilikum
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
basilic
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
albahaca
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
goiaba
manjericão
In Latin
Psidium guajava
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Ocimum
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Asterids
Season and Care of Guava and Basil
Season and care of Guava and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Basil is Neutral.
Guava and Basil Physical Information
Guava and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Guava and Basil are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Guava and Basil
Care of Guava and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.