Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Terminalia arjuna
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Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Arjuna
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
Stevia
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Stevia
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Stevia
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Stevia
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Stevia
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Stewia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Stevia
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Stevia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Stevia Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Stevia are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Stevia
Care of Arjuna Tree and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.