Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Tropical White , Tropical Pink , Mexican Cream (Tropical Yellow) , Red Malaysian ,Lemon Guava
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, herbicides
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, saturated soil
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
Constipation
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, allergy clogging, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
anti hemorrhagic, Antibiotic, Digestive
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Sauces
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava 'Thai White'
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
अमरूद
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Echte Guave
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
Goyavier
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
guayaba
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
Goiabeira
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Goiabeira
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
Gujawa pospolita
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
Goiabeira
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Goiabeira and Arboricola
Season and care of Goiabeira and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Goiabeira and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goiabeira season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Goiabeira is Loam and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goiabeira is Neutral and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Goiabeira and Arboricola Physical Information
Goiabeira and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Goiabeira height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Goiabeira and Arboricola are as follows:
Goiabeira flower color: White
Goiabeira leaf color: Olive and Dark Green
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Goiabeira and Arboricola
Care of Goiabeira and Arboricola 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 Arboricola pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Goiabeira needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.