Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Europe
Types
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Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Cushion
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
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Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
20-20-20 amount, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Bugs
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
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Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Stevia
नापा पत्तागोभी
In German
Stevia
Chinakohl
In French
Stevia
Napa chou
In Spanish
Stevia
Lechuga de Napa
In Greek
Stevia
Νάπα Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Stevia
Repolho Napa
In Polish
Stewia
Kapusta Napa
In Latin
Stevia
Napa Brassica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Capparales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Stevia and Napa Cabbage
Season and care of Stevia and Napa Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Napa Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Napa Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Napa Cabbage is Neutral.
Stevia and Napa Cabbage Physical Information
Stevia and Napa Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Napa Cabbage are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Stevia and Napa Cabbage
Care of Stevia and Napa Cabbage 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 Napa Cabbage pruning is done . In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.