Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic
Central America, South America
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Tropical White , Tropical Pink , Mexican Cream (Tropical Yellow) , Red Malaysian ,Lemon Guava
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
cut main trunk every 5 years, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, herbicides
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, saturated soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, allergy clogging, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti hemorrhagic, Antibiotic, Digestive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
PSIDIUM guajava 'Thai White'
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
अमरूद
In German
indische Malve
Echte Guave
In French
Mallow indienne
Goyavier
In Spanish
malva india
guayaba
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Goiabeira
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Goiabeira
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Gujawa pospolita
In Latin
vitifolium
Goiabeira
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Goiabeira
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Goiabeira is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Goiabeira Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goiabeira season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Goiabeira is Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Goiabeira is Neutral.
Indian Mallow and Goiabeira Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Goiabeira physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Goiabeira height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Goiabeira are as follows:
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Goiabeira flower color: White
- Goiabeira leaf color: Olive and Dark Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Goiabeira
Care of Indian Mallow and Goiabeira include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Goiabeira pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Goiabeira needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.