Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
-
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
-
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Portuguese
Stevia
lichia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Sapindaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Stevia and Lychee
Season and care of Stevia and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Lychee season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Stevia and Lychee Physical Information
Stevia and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Lychee are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Stevia and Lychee
Care of Stevia and Lychee 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 Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.