Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Rosa Arkansana
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
Guava Tree
In Hindi
Rosa arkansana
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Rosa arkansana
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
Rosa arkansana
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
Rosa arkansana
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
Rosa arkansana
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
Rosa arkansana
goiaba
In Polish
Rosa arkansana
guawa
In Latin
Rosa arkansana
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Rosa
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Guava
Wondering what are the properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Guava? We provide you with everything About Prairie Wild Rose and Guava. Prairie Wild Rose has thorns and Guava doesn't have thorns. Also Prairie Wild Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Prairie Wild Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Guava has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Prairie Wild Rose and Guava and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Guava
Season and care of Prairie Wild Rose and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Wild Rose and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring and Summer and Guava season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prairie Wild Rose and Guava Physical Information
Prairie Wild Rose and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Prairie Wild Rose and Guava are as follows:
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Guava
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Guava include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.