Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never 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
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
Remove dead leaves
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In Spanish
Stevia
repollo
In Portuguese
Stevia
repolho
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Stevia and Cabbage
Season and care of Stevia and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Stevia and Cabbage Physical Information
Stevia and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Cabbage are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Stevia and Cabbage
Care of Stevia and Cabbage 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 Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.