Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, South America
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 1
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Dark 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, 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, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, 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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Flying insects
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, 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
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Decoration 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
Not Available
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Guava Tree
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
Nickende Distel
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
goiaba
musk Thistle
In Polish
guawa
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Psidium guajava
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Carduus
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Guava and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Guava and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guava and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Guava and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Guava and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Guava and Musk Thistle
Care of Guava and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.