Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Central America, South America
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Tropical White , Tropical Pink , Mexican Cream (Tropical Yellow) , Red Malaysian ,Lemon Guava
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
cut main trunk every 5 years, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, herbicides
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, saturated soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Acne, allergy clogging, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for skin and hair, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
anti hemorrhagic, Antibiotic, Digestive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
PSIDIUM guajava 'Thai White'
Common Name
Black Currant
common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
अमरूद
In German
Carandas
Echte Guave
In French
karondas
Goyavier
In Spanish
karondas
guayaba
In Greek
karondas
Goiabeira
In Portuguese
karondas
Goiabeira
In Polish
karondas
Gujawa pospolita
In Latin
karondas
Goiabeira
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Myrtales
Family
Apocynaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Carissa
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Goiabeira
Season and care of Karonda and Goiabeira is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Goiabeira Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Goiabeira season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Goiabeira is Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Goiabeira is Neutral.
Karonda and Goiabeira Physical Information
Karonda and Goiabeira physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Goiabeira height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Goiabeira are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Goiabeira flower color: White
- Goiabeira leaf color: Olive and Dark Green
Care of Karonda and Goiabeira
Care of Karonda and Goiabeira include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Goiabeira pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Karonda 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.