Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
Annona reticulate
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
In German
Stevia
Netzannone
In French
Stevia
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
In Spanish
Stevia
Annona reticulata
In Portuguese
Stevia
coração-de-boi
In Polish
Stewia
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Magnoliales
Family
Asteraceae
Tiliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Annoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Annonoideae
Season and Care of Stevia and Ramphal
Season and care of Stevia and Ramphal is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Ramphal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Ramphal season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Ramphal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Stevia and Ramphal Physical Information
Stevia and Ramphal physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Ramphal are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ramphal flower color: Light Yellow
- Ramphal leaf color: Green
Care of Stevia and Ramphal
Care of Stevia and Ramphal 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 Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches. In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ramphal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.