Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrubs
Origin
Central America, South America
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Tropical White , Tropical Pink , Mexican Cream (Tropical Yellow) , Red Malaysian ,Lemon Guava
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Not Available
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
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full 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 lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, herbicides
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, saturated soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Constipation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Sauces
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava 'Thai White'
Hydrangea
Common Name
common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava
Hydrangea or hortensia
In German
Echte Guave
Hortensie
In French
Goyavier
Hortensia
In Spanish
guayaba
Hortensia
In Greek
Goiabeira
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Goiabeira
Hortênsia
In Polish
Gujawa pospolita
Hortensja
In Latin
Goiabeira
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Goiabeira and Hydrangea
Season and care of Goiabeira and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Goiabeira and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goiabeira season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Goiabeira is Loam and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Goiabeira is Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Goiabeira and Hydrangea Physical Information
Goiabeira and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Goiabeira height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Goiabeira and Hydrangea are as follows:
Goiabeira flower color: White
Goiabeira leaf color: Olive and Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Goiabeira and Hydrangea
Care of Goiabeira and Hydrangea 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 Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Goiabeira needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.