Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Not Available
Central America, South America
Types
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Tropical White , Tropical Pink , Mexican Cream (Tropical Yellow) , Red Malaysian ,Lemon Guava
Habitat
gardens
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate and toothed
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, 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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
cut main trunk every 5 years, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, herbicides
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, saturated soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
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
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
anti hemorrhagic, Antibiotic, Digestive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, 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, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus
PSIDIUM guajava 'Thai White'
Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
common guava, yellow guava, lemon guava
In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
अमरूद
In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
Echte Guave
In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
Goyavier
In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
guayaba
In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
Goiabeira
In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
Goiabeira
In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Gujawa pospolita
In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Goiabeira
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Hibiscus
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Goiabeira
Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Goiabeira is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Goiabeira Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goiabeira season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Goiabeira is Loam while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Goiabeira is Neutral.
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Goiabeira Physical Information
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Goiabeira physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Goiabeira height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Goiabeira are as follows:
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Goiabeira flower color: White
- Goiabeira leaf color: Olive and Dark Green
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Goiabeira
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Goiabeira include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads and Goiabeira pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus 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.