Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Light Yellow, 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
Spring, 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
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
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
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
-
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 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Stevia
White Currant
In German
Stevia
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Stevia
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Stevia
grosella blanca
In Greek
Stevia
white currant
In Portuguese
Stevia
groselha-branca
In Polish
Stewia
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Stevia
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Stevia and White Currant
Season and care of Stevia and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and White Currant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Stevia and White Currant Physical Information
Stevia and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and White Currant are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Stevia and White Currant
Care of Stevia and White 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 White Currant 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 White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.