Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Aphids, Insects
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Stevia
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Stevia
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Stevia
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Stevia
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Stevia
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Stevia
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Stewia
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Stevia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Asterales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kukui and Stevia
Season and care of Kukui and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Stevia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Kukui and Stevia Physical Information
Kukui and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Stevia are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kukui and Stevia
Care of Kukui and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.