Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
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
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
Do not water frequently, Needs less 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 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, herbicides
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, saturated soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Mites
Allergy
Constipation
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Sauces
Not Available
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, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava 'Thai White'
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava
Schefflera
In Hindi
अमरूद
Schefflera
In German
Echte Guave
Schefflera
In French
Goyavier
Schefflera
In Spanish
guayaba
Schefflera
In Greek
Goiabeira
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Goiabeira
Schefflera
In Polish
Gujawa pospolita
Schefflera
In Latin
Goiabeira
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Goiabeira and Schefflera
Season and care of Goiabeira and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Goiabeira and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goiabeira season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Goiabeira is Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Goiabeira is Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Goiabeira and Schefflera Physical Information
Goiabeira and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Goiabeira height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Goiabeira and Schefflera are as follows:
Goiabeira flower color: White
Goiabeira leaf color: Olive and Dark Green
Schefflera flower color: Not Available
- Schefflera leaf color: Not Available
Care of Goiabeira and Schefflera
Care of Goiabeira and Schefflera 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 Schefflera pruning is done 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.