Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Central America, South America
Brazil
Types
Tropical White , Tropical Pink , Mexican Cream (Tropical Yellow) , Red Malaysian ,Lemon Guava
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, herbicides
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, saturated soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Constipation
Not Available
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
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava 'Thai White'
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In German
Echte Guave
Abutilon
In French
Goyavier
Abutilon
In Spanish
guayaba
Abutilon
In Greek
Goiabeira
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Goiabeira
Abutilon
In Polish
Gujawa pospolita
Abutilon
In Latin
Goiabeira
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Goiabeira and Abutilon
Season and care of Goiabeira and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Goiabeira and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goiabeira season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Goiabeira is Loam and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goiabeira is Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Goiabeira and Abutilon Physical Information
Goiabeira and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Goiabeira height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Goiabeira and Abutilon are as follows:
Goiabeira flower color: White
Goiabeira leaf color: Olive and Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Goiabeira and Abutilon
Care of Goiabeira and Abutilon 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 Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Goiabeira needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.