Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Tropical White , Tropical Pink , Mexican Cream (Tropical Yellow) , Red Malaysian ,Lemon Guava
Reinikie, Dade, Pike, Suebelle and Golden
Climate
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Tropical Highlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
Do not water frequently, Needs more water during establishment, Water during dry weather
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Constipation
drowsiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anti-carcinogenic effects, Colon Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Sauces
Used As Food
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, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava 'Thai White'
CASIMIROA edulis
Common Name
common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava
White Sapote
In Hindi
अमरूद
White Sapote
In German
Echte Guave
White Sapote
In French
Goyavier
Sapote blanche
In Spanish
guayaba
White Sapote
In Greek
Goiabeira
White Sapote
In Portuguese
Goiabeira
White Sapote
In Polish
Gujawa pospolita
White Sapote
In Latin
Goiabeira
White Sapote
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Casimiroa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Myrteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Goiabeira and White Sapote
Season and care of Goiabeira and White Sapote is important to know. While considering everything about Goiabeira and White Sapote Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goiabeira season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Sapote season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Goiabeira is Loam and for White Sapote is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goiabeira is Neutral and for White Sapote is Acidic, Neutral.
Goiabeira and White Sapote Physical Information
Goiabeira and White Sapote physical information is very important for comparison. Goiabeira height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas White Sapote height is 610.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Goiabeira and White Sapote are as follows:
Goiabeira flower color: White
Goiabeira leaf color: Olive and Dark Green
White Sapote flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- White Sapote leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Goiabeira and White Sapote
Care of Goiabeira and White Sapote 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 White Sapote 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 White Sapote needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.