Psidium guajava

Guava, Common Guava, Lemon Guava

Message of the Flower

Steadfastness

The Mother’s Comment

What it has chosen it keeps and does not like to change.

Colour

White

Family

Myrtaceae

Cultivars

Numerous, including 'Pink', 'Red', 'White', and 'Yellow' guavas.

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

About 2.5-4 cm in diameter.

Flower Texture

Soft, delicate petals.

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical.

Fragrance of Flower

Flowers have a mild, sweet fragrance.

Leaf Texture

Leathery, with prominent veins.

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Small tree or large shrub.

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Varies by climate, often several times a year in tropical conditions.

Climate

Tropical and subtropical.

Water Requirements

Moderate; tolerates brief periods of drought once established.

Soil Type

Prefers well-drained, fertile soils but is quite adaptable.

Temperature Ranges

Warm climates; not frost-tolerant.

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to fruit flies, guava wilt disease, and root rot.

Pollinators

Bees and other insects.

Habitat

Native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. Widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides food for wildlife; cultivated varieties are important for human consumption.

Ornamental

Sometimes grown for ornamental purposes, especially in tropical gardens.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Agricultural (fruit production), medicinal, culinary.

Endangered Status

Not endangered; widely cultivated and naturalized in suitable climates.