Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount, 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
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Guava Tree
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
Rosa arkansana
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
Rosa arkansana
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
goiaba
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
guawa
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
Psidium guajava
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Rosa
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Guava and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Guava and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Guava and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Guava and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Guava and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Guava and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Guava and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.