Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
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
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-99
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a week
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, herbicides
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, saturated soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Bees
Allergy
Constipation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification
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
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Sauces
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava 'Thai White'
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Common Name
common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
In German
Echte Guave
Tea Olive
In French
Goyavier
Tea Olive
In Spanish
guayaba
té verde oliva
In Greek
Goiabeira
τσάι Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Goiabeira
Tea Olive
In Polish
Gujawa pospolita
Herbata z oliwek
In Latin
Goiabeira
Tea Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Osmanthus
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 Tea Olive
Season and care of Goiabeira and Tea Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Goiabeira and Tea Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goiabeira season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Goiabeira is Loam and for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goiabeira is Neutral and for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Goiabeira and Tea Olive Physical Information
Goiabeira and Tea Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Goiabeira height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Goiabeira and Tea Olive are as follows:
Goiabeira flower color: White
Goiabeira leaf color: Olive and Dark Green
Tea Olive flower color: White
- Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Goiabeira and Tea Olive
Care of Goiabeira and Tea Olive 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 Tea Olive pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Goiabeira needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.