Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern 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
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Thai Basil
In Hindi
Stevia
Hydrangea
In German
Stevia
Hortensie
In French
Stevia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Stevia
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Stevia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Stewia
Hortensja
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Stevia and Thai Basil
Season and care of Stevia and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Stevia and Thai Basil Physical Information
Stevia and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Thai Basil are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Stevia and Thai Basil
Care of Stevia and Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.