Stevia

Lemon

About Stevia and Lemon

Stevia

Lemon

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Fruit

Origin

Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil

Asia

Types

Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron

Number of Varieties

150

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands

Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-12

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm120.00 cm

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Minimum Width

40.60 cm150.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Lemon yellow

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Even Pinnate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Does not require fertilizer once established

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight

Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Drought, Drought and Salt

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Flies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Ornamental use

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Hypoglycaemic

Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical

Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

STEVIA rebaudiana

CITRUS limon

Common Name

Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf

Lemon

In Hindi

Stevia

नींबू

In German

Stevia

Citrone or Limone or Zitrone

In French

Stevia

Citron or Citronnier

In Spanish

Stevia

Limón or Limonero

In Greek

Stevia

Λεμόνι [Lemóni]

In Portuguese

Stevia

Limão

In Polish

Stewia

Cytrynowy

In Latin

Stevia

Limon

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Sapindales

Family

Asteraceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Stevia

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Rosids

Tribe

Eupatorieae

Subfamily

Number of Species

24050

1 27800

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Properties of Stevia and Lemon

Wondering what are the properties of Stevia and Lemon? We provide you with everything About Stevia and Lemon. Stevia doesn't have thorns and Lemon doesn't have thorns. Also Stevia does not have fragrant flowers. Stevia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Lemon 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 Lemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Stevia and Lemon

Season and care of Stevia and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Lemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.

Stevia and Lemon Physical Information

Stevia and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Lemon are as follows:

Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon flower color: White
Lemon leaf color: Green

Care of Stevia and Lemon

Care of Stevia and Lemon 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 Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.