Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
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Types
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it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
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Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
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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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Stevia
Zonal Geranium
In German
Stevia
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Stevia
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Stevia
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Stevia
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Stevia
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Stewia
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Stevia
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Stevia and Zonal Geranium
Wondering what are the properties of Stevia and Zonal Geranium? We provide you with everything About Stevia and Zonal Geranium. Stevia doesn't have thorns and Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Stevia does not have fragrant flowers. Stevia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Stevia and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Stevia and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Stevia and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Stevia and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Stevia and Zonal Geranium
Care of Stevia and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.