Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Herbs, Perennial
  
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
  
South-Eastern Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
  
Semi desert, Wet forest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
  
12 - 9
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
  
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
  
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
  
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
  
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
  
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
  
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
  
In Hindi
Stevia
  
अडुळसा, अडुसा
  
In German
Stevia
  
Indisches Lungenkraut
  
In French
Stevia
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Spanish
Stevia
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Greek
Stevia
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Portuguese
Stevia
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Polish
Stewia
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Latin
Stevia
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Acanthaceae
  
Genus
Stevia
  
Justicia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Eupatorieae
  
Justicieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Acanthoideae
  
Season and Care of Stevia and Malabar nut
Season and care of Stevia and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Malabar nut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Stevia and Malabar nut Physical Information
Stevia and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Stevia and Malabar nut are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Stevia and Malabar nut
Care of Stevia and Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.