Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
Central America, South America
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Tropical White , Tropical Pink , Mexican Cream (Tropical Yellow) , Red Malaysian ,Lemon Guava
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
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
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, saturated soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Acne, Skin irritation
anti hemorrhagic, Antibiotic, Digestive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
PSIDIUM guajava 'Thai White'
Common Name
Lavender
common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava
In German
Lavendel
Echte Guave
In French
Lavande
Goyavier
In Spanish
Lavanda
guayaba
In Greek
λεβάντα
Goiabeira
In Portuguese
Lavanda
Goiabeira
In Polish
Lawenda
Gujawa pospolita
In Latin
Lavendula
Goiabeira
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Myrteae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lavender and Goiabeira
Season and care of Lavender and Goiabeira is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Goiabeira Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goiabeira season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Goiabeira is Loam while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Goiabeira is Neutral.
Lavender and Goiabeira Physical Information
Lavender and Goiabeira physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Goiabeira height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Goiabeira are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Goiabeira flower color: White
- Goiabeira leaf color: Olive and Dark Green
Care of Lavender and Goiabeira
Care of Lavender and Goiabeira include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth and Goiabeira pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lavender 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.