Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Central America, South America
Types
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Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Guava Tree
In Hindi
pinkroot
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Spigelia
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
Spigelia
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
Spigelia
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
Spigelia
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
Spigelia
goiaba
In Latin
Spigelia
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Myrtales
Family
Loganiceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Spigelia
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Guava
Season and care of Pinkroot and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guava season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Guava Physical Information
Pinkroot and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Guava are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Pinkroot and Guava
Care of Pinkroot and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.