Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Central America, South America
Types
-
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
-
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Marijuana
Guava Tree
In Hindi
मारिजुआना
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Marihuana
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
Marijuana
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
Marijuana
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
Maconha
goiaba
In Polish
Marihuana
guawa
In Latin
Marijuana
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cannabaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Cannabis
Psidium guajava
Season and Care of Marijuana and Guava
Season and care of Marijuana and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Guava season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marijuana and Guava Physical Information
Marijuana and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width - whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and Guava are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Marijuana and Guava
Care of Marijuana and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.