Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Central America, South America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Guava Tree
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
Broomsedge grass
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
broomsedge Gras
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
goiaba
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
guawa
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Psidium guajava
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Psidium guajava
Andropogon
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Guava and Broomsedge
Season and care of Guava and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guava and Broomsedge Physical Information
Guava and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Guava and Broomsedge are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Guava and Broomsedge
Care of Guava and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.