Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
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
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark 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
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
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
Water more in summer
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
fertilize in growing season
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Clivia
In Portuguese
Stevia
Clivia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Stevia and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Stevia and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Stevia and Clivia. Stevia doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Stevia does not have fragrant flowers. Stevia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Clivia 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Stevia and Clivia
Season and care of Stevia and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Clivia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Stevia and Clivia Physical Information
Stevia and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Clivia are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Stevia and Clivia
Care of Stevia and Clivia 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 Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.