Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Southern Europe
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Stevia
Applemint Tree
In German
Stevia
Applemint Baum
In French
Stevia
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Stevia
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Stevia
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Stevia
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Stewia
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Stevia
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Mentheae
Season and Care of Stevia and Applemint
Season and care of Stevia and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Applemint season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Stevia and Applemint Physical Information
Stevia and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Applemint are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Stevia and Applemint
Care of Stevia and Applemint 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 Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.