Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
China
Types
Tropical White , Tropical Pink , Mexican Cream (Tropical Yellow) , Red Malaysian ,Lemon Guava
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Dark 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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, herbicides
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, saturated soil
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Constipation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Cottage Garden, 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
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti hemorrhagic, Antibiotic, Digestive
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Sauces
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava 'Thai White'
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava
Sweet Box
In Hindi
अमरूद
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Echte Guave
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Goyavier
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
guayaba
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
Goiabeira
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
Goiabeira
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
Gujawa pospolita
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Goiabeira
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Sarcococca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Goiabeira and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Goiabeira and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Goiabeira and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goiabeira season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Goiabeira is Loam and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goiabeira is Neutral and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Goiabeira and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Goiabeira and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Goiabeira height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Goiabeira and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Goiabeira flower color: White
Goiabeira leaf color: Olive and Dark Green
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Goiabeira and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Goiabeira and Sarcococca confusa 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 Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Goiabeira needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.