Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
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Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Do not let dry out between waterings
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Guava Tree
Broccoli
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
ब्रोकली
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
Brokkoli
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
Brocoli
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
Brócoli
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
goiaba
brócolis
In Latin
Psidium guajava
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Capparales
Family
Myrtaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Brassica
Season and Care of Guava and Broccoli
Season and care of Guava and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Guava and Broccoli Physical Information
Guava and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Guava and Broccoli are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Guava and Broccoli
Care of Guava and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.