Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
America
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
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Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Stevia
Zucchini
In French
Stevia
Courgette
In Spanish
Stevia
calabacín
In Portuguese
Stevia
abobrinha
In Polish
Stewia
Kabaczek
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Stevia and Zucchini
Season and care of Stevia and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Stevia and Zucchini Physical Information
Stevia and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Zucchini are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Stevia and Zucchini
Care of Stevia and Zucchini 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 Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.