Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Tropical White , Tropical Pink , Mexican Cream (Tropical Yellow) , Red Malaysian ,Lemon Guava
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, herbicides
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, saturated soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Constipation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, allergy clogging, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti hemorrhagic, Antibiotic, Digestive
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Sauces
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava 'Thai White'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
अमरूद
Aaron Caladium
In German
Echte Guave
Aaron Caladium
In French
Goyavier
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
guayaba
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Goiabeira
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Goiabeira
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Gujawa pospolita
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Goiabeira
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Alismatales
Genus
Psidium guajava
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Goiabeira and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Goiabeira and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Goiabeira and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goiabeira season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Goiabeira is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goiabeira is Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Goiabeira and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Goiabeira and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Goiabeira height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Goiabeira and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Goiabeira flower color: White
Goiabeira leaf color: Olive and Dark Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Goiabeira and Aaron Caladium
Care of Goiabeira and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goiabeira pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Goiabeira needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.