Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Japan
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Average Water Needs
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Stevia
crimson pygmy
In German
Stevia
crimson pygmy
In French
Stevia
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Stevia
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Stevia
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Stevia
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Stewia
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Stevia
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Ranunculales
Family
Asteraceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Stevia and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Stevia and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Crimson Pygmy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Stevia and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Stevia and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Stevia and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Stevia and Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.