Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
Tropical White , Tropical Pink , Mexican Cream (Tropical Yellow) , Red Malaysian ,Lemon Guava
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, herbicides
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, saturated soil
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Constipation
allergic conjunctivitis, 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
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti hemorrhagic, Antibiotic, Digestive
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Sauces
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava 'Thai White'
CHOISYA ternata
Common Name
common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
In Hindi
अमरूद
Philadelphus
In German
Echte Guave
Pfeifensträucher
In French
Goyavier
Philadelphus
In Spanish
guayaba
Philadelphus
In Greek
Goiabeira
Philadelphus
In Portuguese
Goiabeira
Philadelphus
In Polish
Gujawa pospolita
Jaśminowiec
In Latin
Goiabeira
Philadelphus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Philadlephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Philadelpheae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Hydrangeoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Goiabeira and Mock Orange
Season and care of Goiabeira and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Goiabeira and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goiabeira season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Goiabeira is Loam and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goiabeira is Neutral and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Goiabeira and Mock Orange Physical Information
Goiabeira and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Goiabeira height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Goiabeira and Mock Orange are as follows:
Goiabeira flower color: White
Goiabeira leaf color: Olive and Dark Green
Mock Orange flower color: White
- Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Goiabeira and Mock Orange
Care of Goiabeira and Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Goiabeira needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.