Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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 Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Red Currant
In Hindi
Stevia
Red Currant
In German
Stevia
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Stevia
Groseille
In Spanish
Stevia
Grosella
In Greek
Stevia
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Stevia
Groselha
In Polish
Stewia
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Stevia
red RIBES
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Stevia and Red Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Stevia and Red Currant? We provide you with everything About Stevia and Red Currant. Stevia doesn't have thorns and Red Currant doesn't have thorns. Also Stevia does not have fragrant flowers. Stevia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Red Currant 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 Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Stevia and Red Currant
Season and care of Stevia and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Stevia and Red Currant Physical Information
Stevia and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Red Currant are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Stevia and Red Currant
Care of Stevia and Red Currant 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 Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.