Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
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Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Needs less 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, 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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
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Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
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Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Arjuna
In Hindi
Stevia
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Stevia
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Stevia
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Stevia
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Portuguese
Stevia
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Stewia
Migdałecznik arjuna
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Stevia and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Stevia and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Arjuna Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Stevia and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Stevia and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Stevia and Arjuna Tree
Care of Stevia and Arjuna Tree 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 Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, 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 Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.