Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
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Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
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Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Snails
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
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Aesthetic Uses
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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
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Guava Tree
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
रजत बाबा
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
Silver Sage
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
silver Sage
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
goiaba
silver Sage
In Polish
guawa
silver Sage
In Latin
Psidium guajava
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Salvia
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Guava and Silver Sage
Season and care of Guava and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guava and Silver Sage Physical Information
Guava and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Guava and Silver Sage are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Guava and Silver Sage
Care of Guava and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.