Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Canary Islands
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
-
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
ECHIUM pininana
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
In Hindi
Stevia
Tree Echium
In German
Stevia
Baum Aciam
In French
Stevia
Arbre ACIAM
In Spanish
Stevia
árbol Aciam
In Greek
Stevia
δέντρο Aciam
In Portuguese
Stevia
árvore Aciam
In Polish
Stewia
drzewo Aciam
In Latin
Stevia
lignum Aciam
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Stevia and Tree Echium
Wondering what are the properties of Stevia and Tree Echium? We provide you with everything About Stevia and Tree Echium. Stevia doesn't have thorns and Tree Echium doesn't have thorns. Also Stevia does not have fragrant flowers. Stevia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Stevia and Tree Echium
Season and care of Stevia and Tree Echium is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Tree Echium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Tree Echium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Stevia and Tree Echium Physical Information
Stevia and Tree Echium physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Tree Echium are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
- Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Stevia and Tree Echium
Care of Stevia and Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.