Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
North America
Types
Not Available
Water elm
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Oblique base
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
American Elm
In Hindi
Stevia
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Stevia
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Stevia
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Stevia
olmo americano
In Greek
Stevia
American Elm
In Portuguese
Stevia
olmo americano
In Polish
Stewia
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Stevia
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Stevia and Elm
Season and care of Stevia and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Elm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Stevia and Elm Physical Information
Stevia and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Elm are as follows:
Care of Stevia and Elm
Care of Stevia and Elm 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 Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.