Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Central America, South America
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Tropical White , Tropical Pink , Mexican Cream (Tropical Yellow) , Red Malaysian ,Lemon Guava
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full 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, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, herbicides
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, saturated soil
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Constipation
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Acne, allergy clogging, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for skin and hair, Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti hemorrhagic, Antibiotic, Digestive
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Sauces
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava 'Thai White'
Carissa carandas
Common Name
common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava
Black Currant
In Hindi
अमरूद
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Echte Guave
Carandas
In French
Goyavier
karondas
In Spanish
guayaba
karondas
In Greek
Goiabeira
karondas
In Portuguese
Goiabeira
karondas
In Polish
Gujawa pospolita
karondas
In Latin
Goiabeira
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Gentianales
Family
Myrtaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Carissa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Goiabeira and Karonda
Season and care of Goiabeira and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Goiabeira and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goiabeira season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Goiabeira is Loam and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Goiabeira is Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Goiabeira and Karonda Physical Information
Goiabeira and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Goiabeira height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Goiabeira and Karonda are as follows:
Goiabeira flower color: White
Goiabeira leaf color: Olive and Dark Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Goiabeira and Karonda
Care of Goiabeira and Karonda 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 Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Goiabeira needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.