Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Africa
Types
Not Available
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
Not Available
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
White
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
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
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
SESAMUM indicum
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Sesame
In Portuguese
Stevia
Sésamo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asternae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Stevia and Sesame
Wondering what are the properties of Stevia and Sesame? We provide you with everything About Stevia and Sesame. Stevia doesn't have thorns and Sesame doesn't have thorns. Also Stevia does not have fragrant flowers. Stevia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Sesame 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 Sesame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Stevia and Sesame
Season and care of Stevia and Sesame is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Sesame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Sesame season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Sesame is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Sesame is Neutral.
Stevia and Sesame Physical Information
Stevia and Sesame physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Sesame are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Sesame leaf color: Not Available
Care of Stevia and Sesame
Care of Stevia and Sesame 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 Sesame 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 Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.