Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Brazil
Types
Not Available
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In German
Stevia
Abutilon
In French
Stevia
Abutilon
In Spanish
Stevia
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Stevia
Abutilon
In Polish
Stewia
Abutilon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Stevia and Abutilon
Season and care of Stevia and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Abutilon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Stevia and Abutilon Physical Information
Stevia and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Abutilon are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Stevia and Abutilon
Care of Stevia and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.