Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
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Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Kale
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In German
Grünkohl
Stevia
In French
Chou frisé
Stevia
In Spanish
Col rizada
Stevia
In Portuguese
Couve
Stevia
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Stewia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Kale and Stevia
Season and care of Kale and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Stevia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Kale and Stevia Physical Information
Kale and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Kale and Stevia are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kale and Stevia
Care of Kale and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done 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 Kale 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.