Stevia

Red Alder

About Stevia and Red Alder

Stevia

Red Alder

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Tree

Origin

Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil

North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada

Types

Number of Varieties

130

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands

Lowland evergreen rainforest

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm1,370.00 cm

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Minimum Width

40.60 cm610.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow, Red, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Even Pinnate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Maritime exposure, Salt water

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting

Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Does not require fertilizer once established

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Maritime exposure, Salt water

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Flies

Insects

Allergy

Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Ornamental use

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Hypoglycaemic

Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap

Other Uses

Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical

Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

STEVIA rebaudiana

ALNUS rubra

Common Name

Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf

Oregon Alder, Red Alder

In Hindi

Stevia

red alder

In German

Stevia

rot-Erle

In French

Stevia

aulne rouge

In Spanish

Stevia

aliso rojo

In Greek

Stevia

κόκκινη σκλήθρα

In Portuguese

Stevia

amieiro vermelho

In Polish

Stewia

czerwony olcha

In Latin

Stevia

red alnus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Fagales

Family

Asteraceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Stevia

Alnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Eupatorieae

Subfamily

Number of Species

24035

1 27800

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Properties of Stevia and Red Alder

Wondering what are the properties of Stevia and Red Alder? We provide you with everything About Stevia and Red Alder. Stevia doesn't have thorns and Red Alder doesn't have thorns. Also Stevia does not have fragrant flowers. Stevia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Red Alder 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 Red Alder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Stevia and Red Alder

Season and care of Stevia and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Red Alder season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Stevia and Red Alder Physical Information

Stevia and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Red Alder are as follows:

Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Stevia and Red Alder

Care of Stevia and Red Alder 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 Red Alder pruning is done 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.