Stevia

Arbutus

About Stevia and Arbutus

Stevia

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Tree

Origin

Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil

Types

Number of Varieties

112

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99997-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

9-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

40.60 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Even Pinnate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full 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

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Does not require fertilizer once established

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Flies

Birds

Allergy

Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Ornamental use

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Hypoglycaemic

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

STEVIA rebaudiana

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf

Arbutus

In Hindi

Stevia

सदाबहार

In German

Stevia

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Stevia

arbousier

In Spanish

Stevia

Arbitus

In Greek

Stevia

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

Stevia

árbuto

In Polish

Stewia

mącznik

In Latin

Stevia

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Ericales

Family

Asteraceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Stevia

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Eupatorieae

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

2408

1 27800

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Properties of Stevia and Arbutus

Wondering what are the properties of Stevia and Arbutus? We provide you with everything About Stevia and Arbutus. Stevia doesn't have thorns and Arbutus doesn't have thorns. Also Stevia does not have fragrant flowers. Stevia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Arbutus has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Stevia and Arbutus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Stevia and Arbutus

Season and care of Stevia and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Arbutus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.

Stevia and Arbutus Physical Information

Stevia and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Arbutus are as follows:

Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Stevia and Arbutus

Care of Stevia and Arbutus 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 Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.