Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Needs very little 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Twigs
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
Stevia
desert broom
In German
Stevia
Wüste Besen
In French
Stevia
desert broom
In Spanish
Stevia
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Stevia
desert broom
In Portuguese
Stevia
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Stewia
desert broom
In Latin
Stevia
desert broom
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Stevia and Desert Broom
Season and care of Stevia and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Desert Broom season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Stevia and Desert Broom Physical Information
Stevia and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Desert Broom are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Stevia and Desert Broom
Care of Stevia and Desert Broom 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 Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.