Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Moderate
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Ample Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
pollinators
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Guava Tree
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
Bog Rosemary
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
Rosmarinheide
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
goiaba
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
guawa
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Psidium guajava
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Andromeda
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Guava and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Guava and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Guava and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Guava and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Guava and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Guava and Bog Rosemary
Care of Guava and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.