Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Central America, South America
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Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
Roadsides, wastelands
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Yellow
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
Common Name
Guava Tree
Marigold
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
गेंदा
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
Ringelblume
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
Souci
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
Caléndula
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
κατιφές
In Portuguese
goiaba
Malmequer
In Latin
Psidium guajava
Caltha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Tagetes
Season and Care of Guava and Marigold
Season and care of Guava and Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Guava and Marigold Physical Information
Guava and Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Guava and Marigold are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Guava and Marigold
Care of Guava and Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.