Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Tropical White , Tropical Pink , Mexican Cream (Tropical Yellow) , Red Malaysian ,Lemon Guava
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
cut main trunk every 5 years, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, herbicides
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought, saturated soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, allergy clogging, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
anti hemorrhagic, Antibiotic, Digestive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
PSIDIUM guajava 'Thai White'
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
अमरूद
In German
Tabernaemontana
Echte Guave
In French
Tabernaemontana
Goyavier
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
guayaba
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
Goiabeira
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
Goiabeira
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
Gujawa pospolita
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Goiabeira
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Myrtales
Family
Apocynaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Goiabeira
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Goiabeira is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Goiabeira Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goiabeira season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Goiabeira is Loam while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Goiabeira is Neutral.
Crape Jasmine and Goiabeira Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Goiabeira physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Goiabeira height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Goiabeira are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Goiabeira flower color: White
- Goiabeira leaf color: Olive and Dark Green
Care of Crape Jasmine and Goiabeira
Care of Crape Jasmine and Goiabeira include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Goiabeira pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Goiabeira needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.