Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
-9999
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
tabardillo
Stevia
In German
tabardillo
Stevia
In French
tabardillo
Stevia
In Spanish
tabardillo
Stevia
In Greek
Tabardillo
Stevia
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
Stevia
In Polish
Tabardillo
Stewia
In Latin
Tabardillo
Stevia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Stevia
Season and care of Tabardillo and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Stevia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabardillo and Stevia Physical Information
Tabardillo and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Stevia are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tabardillo and Stevia
Care of Tabardillo and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.