Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central America, South America
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Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
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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
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Moderate
Moderate
In Spring
Less Watering
Less Watering
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
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
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Guava Tree
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
Narzissen
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
Narcissus
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
Narcissus
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
goiaba
Narcissus
In Latin
Psidium guajava
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Narcissus
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Guava and Jonquil
Season and care of Guava and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guava and Jonquil Physical Information
Guava and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Guava and Jonquil are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Guava and Jonquil
Care of Guava and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.