Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
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Types
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Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
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Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
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Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Limequat
In German
Stevia
Limequat
In French
Stevia
Limequat
In Spanish
Stevia
Limequat
In Portuguese
Stevia
Limequat
In Polish
Stewia
Limequat
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Stevia and Limequat
Wondering what are the properties of Stevia and Limequat? We provide you with everything About Stevia and Limequat. Stevia doesn't have thorns and Limequat doesn't have thorns. Also Stevia does not have fragrant flowers. Stevia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Limequat 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 Limequat and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Stevia and Limequat
Season and care of Stevia and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Limequat season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Stevia and Limequat Physical Information
Stevia and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Limequat are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Stevia and Limequat
Care of Stevia and Limequat 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 Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.