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
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Habitat
gardens
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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
Oval or Rounded
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, Copper
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
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting
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
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune in early spring, 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
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds, Bugs
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Hibiscus syriacus
PSIDIUM guajava
Common Name
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
Guava Tree
In Hindi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
अमरूद [amarood]
In German
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
In French
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
Goyave or Goyavier
In Spanish
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
In Greek
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
In Portuguese
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
goiaba
In Polish
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
guawa
In Latin
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Psidium guajava
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Hibiscus
Psidium guajava
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Guava
Season and care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Guava is important to know. While considering everything about Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Guava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam and for Guava is Loam while the PH of soil for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral and for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Guava Physical Information
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Guava physical information is very important for comparison. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Guava 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
Guava flower color: White
- Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Guava
Care of Rose of Sharon Hibiscus and Guava 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 Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.