Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
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, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
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, Do Not over Water
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, 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
Prune back the growing tips
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
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Silver Maple
In Hindi
Stevia
Silver Maple
In German
Stevia
Silver Maple
In French
Stevia
érable argenté
In Spanish
Stevia
arce plateado
In Greek
Stevia
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Stevia
plátano de prata
In Polish
Stewia
Silver Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Acereae
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Stevia and Silver Maple
Season and care of Stevia and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Silver Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Stevia and Silver Maple Physical Information
Stevia and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Silver Maple are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Stevia and Silver Maple
Care of Stevia and Silver Maple 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 Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.