Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean
Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Tropical White , Tropical Pink , Mexican Cream (Tropical Yellow) , Red Malaysian ,Lemon Guava
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
fiddle-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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
cut main trunk every 5 years, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, herbicides
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, saturated soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
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
Not Available
anti hemorrhagic, Antibiotic, Digestive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JATROPHA integerrima
PSIDIUM guajava 'Thai White'
Common Name
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava
In German
Peregrina
Echte Guave
In French
Peregrina
Goyavier
In Spanish
Peregrina
guayaba
In Greek
Peregrina
Goiabeira
In Portuguese
Peregrina
Goiabeira
In Polish
Peregrina
Gujawa pospolita
In Latin
Peregrina
Goiabeira
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Myrtales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Jatropha
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peregrina and Goiabeira
Season and care of Peregrina and Goiabeira is important to know. While considering everything about Peregrina and Goiabeira Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peregrina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goiabeira season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peregrina is Loam, Sand and for Goiabeira is Loam while the PH of soil for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Goiabeira is Neutral.
Peregrina and Goiabeira Physical Information
Peregrina and Goiabeira physical information is very important for comparison. Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Goiabeira height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Peregrina and Goiabeira are as follows:
Peregrina flower color: Red
Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Goiabeira flower color: White
- Goiabeira leaf color: Olive and Dark Green
Care of Peregrina and Goiabeira
Care of Peregrina and Goiabeira include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Peregrina 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.