Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
-
Chionodoxa luciliae
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
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
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
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, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Stevia
Chionodoxa
In German
Stevia
Chionodoxa
In French
Stevia
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Stevia
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Stevia
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Stevia
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Stewia
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Stevia
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Stevia and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Stevia and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Stevia and Chionodoxa. Stevia doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Stevia does not have fragrant flowers. Stevia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Stevia and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Stevia and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Stevia and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Stevia and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Stevia and Chionodoxa
Care of Stevia and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa pruning is done 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.