Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Do not water frequently, Needs very little 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
-
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
SALIX alba
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
White Willow
In Hindi
Stevia
White Willow
In German
Stevia
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Stevia
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Stevia
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Stevia
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Stevia
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Stewia
wierzba biała
In Latin
Stevia
Populus alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asteraceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Stevia and White Willow
Season and care of Stevia and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and White Willow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Stevia and White Willow Physical Information
Stevia and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and White Willow are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Stevia and White Willow
Care of Stevia and White Willow 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 Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.