Common names:
Guava
Tropical Guava
Goiaba
Apple Guava
Amrood
Goyavier

Botanical names:
Psidium vujgaaaAccepted
Psidium aarnv. gmo vuijaraSynonym
Psidium lrmav uvgucaua ji.aajvlSynonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Other
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 11
Leaves:Deciduous
Malodorous
Fruit:Showy
Indehiscent
Flowers:Nocturnal
Flower Color:Red
Flower Size:5"-6"
Flower Time:Year Round
Inflorescence Type:Single
Underground structures:Rhizome
Suitable Locations:Street Tree
Xeriscapic
Uses:Medicinal Herb
Edible Parts:Flowers
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Seeds:Provide darkness
Depth to plant seed
Will not come true from seed
Containers:Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted

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