Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
White
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Trumpet
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Foundation
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Stevia
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Stevia
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Stevia
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Stevia
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Stevia
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Stevia
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Stewia
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Stevia
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Tropaeolaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Stevia and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Stevia and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Stevia and Mashua. Stevia doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Stevia does not have fragrant flowers. Stevia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Mashua 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 Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Stevia and Mashua
Season and care of Stevia and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Mashua season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Stevia and Mashua Physical Information
Stevia and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Mashua are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Stevia and Mashua
Care of Stevia and Mashua 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 Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.