Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
  
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Warmer regions
  
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-7
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
  
Even Pinnate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Cuttings, root cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires regular 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
  
  
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
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Bronchitis, Chest pain, Cough, Fever, Kidney Stones, Malaria, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
  
Hypoglycaemic
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CAESALPINIA pulcherrima
  
STEVIA rebaudiana
  
Common Name
Pride of Barbados
  
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
  
In Hindi
Pride of Barbados
  
Stevia
  
In German
Stolz von Barbados
  
Stevia
  
In French
Fierté de la Barbade
  
Stevia
  
In Spanish
Orgullo de Barbados
  
Stevia
  
In Greek
Υπερηφάνεια των Μπαρμπάντος
  
Stevia
  
In Portuguese
Offs Pridi Varvias
  
Stevia
  
In Polish
Pridi offs Varvias
  
Stewia
  
In Latin
Pridi offs Varvias
  
Stevia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Angiosperms
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Caesalpinia
  
Stevia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Eupatorieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pride of Barbados and Stevia
Season and care of Pride of Barbados and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of Barbados and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of Barbados season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Stevia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pride of Barbados is Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pride of Barbados is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Pride of Barbados and Stevia Physical Information
Pride of Barbados and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of Barbados height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Pride of Barbados and Stevia are as follows:
Pride of Barbados flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Pride of Barbados leaf color: Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pride of Barbados and Stevia
Care of Pride of Barbados and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of Barbados 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 Pride of Barbados 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.