Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Eurasia
Types
Not Available
Cretan, Golden, Greek, 'Hot & Spicy', Italian
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 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
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Seedlings
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, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Foundation
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
Origanum vulgare
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Oregano
In Hindi
Stevia
Ajavāyana kī pattī
In Spanish
Stevia
Orégano
In Portuguese
Stevia
Orégano
In Latin
Stevia
Suffundis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Stevia and Oregano
Season and care of Stevia and Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Oregano season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Oregano is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Oregano is Alkaline, Neutral.
Stevia and Oregano Physical Information
Stevia and Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Oregano height is 1.23 cm and width 1.70 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Oregano are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Oregano flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Oregano leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Stevia and Oregano
Care of Stevia and Oregano 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 Oregano pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.