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About Kokum and Stevia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Herbs

Origin

India
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil

Types

Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
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Number of Varieties

-1
0 40000
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Habitat

Foot Hills, Tropical regions
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-11-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

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12-7

Sunset Zone

11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

500.00 cm45.70 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

10.00 cm40.60 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Dark Pink
White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Olive, Gray Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong-lanceolate
Even Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade
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

Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Flies

Allergy

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Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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Cottage Garden, Ornamental use

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Hypoglycaemic

Part of Plant Used

Fruits
Leaves

Other Uses

Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
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Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Garcinia indica
STEVIA rebaudiana

Common Name

Kokum
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf

In Hindi

Kokum
Stevia

In German

Kokum
Stevia

In French

Kokum
Stevia

In Spanish

Kokum
Stevia

In Greek

Kokum
Stevia

In Portuguese

Kokum
Stevia

In Polish

Kokum
Stewia

In Latin

Kokum
Stevia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales
Asterales

Family

Zamiaceae
Asteraceae

Genus

Garcinia
Stevia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Garcinieae
Eupatorieae

Subfamily

Clusioideae
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Number of Species

1240
1 27800
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Properties of Kokum and Stevia

Wondering what are the properties of Kokum and Stevia? We provide you with everything About Kokum and Stevia. Kokum has thorns and Stevia doesn't have thorns. Also Kokum does not have fragrant flowers. Kokum has allergic reactions like and Stevia has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kokum and Stevia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Kokum and Stevia

Season and care of Kokum and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Stevia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.

Kokum and Stevia Physical Information

Kokum and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Stevia are as follows:

  • Kokum flower color: Dark Pink

  • Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper

  • Stevia flower color: White

  • Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Kokum and Stevia

Care of Kokum and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum 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 Kokum 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.