Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
  
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
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
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Pink, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Purple
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
  
Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
  
Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
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
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, 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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
  
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
  
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
  
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
  
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
  
In Hindi
Stevia
  
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
  
In German
Stevia
  
African Blue Basilikum
  
In French
Stevia
  
Bleu basilic africaine
  
In Spanish
Stevia
  
Albahaca azul africana
  
In Greek
Stevia
  
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
  
In Portuguese
Stevia
  
Africano manjericão azul
  
In Polish
Stewia
  
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
  
In Latin
Stevia
  
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Stevia
  
Ocimum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Basal Tricolpates
  
Tribe
Eupatorieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Stevia and African Blue Basil
Season and care of Stevia and African Blue Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and African Blue Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and African Blue Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for African Blue Basil is Neutral.
Stevia and African Blue Basil Physical Information
Stevia and African Blue Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Stevia and African Blue Basil are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Care of Stevia and African Blue Basil
Care of Stevia and African Blue Basil 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 African Blue Basil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.