Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark 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
Ovate
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Used to establish native woodland
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Ant Tree, Long John
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Stevia
In German
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Stevia
In French
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Stevia
In Spanish
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Stevia
In Greek
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Stevia
In Portuguese
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Stevia
In Polish
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Stewia
In Latin
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Stevia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Polygonaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Stevia
Season and care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Stevia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Stevia Physical Information
TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Stevia are as follows:
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Stevia
Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches 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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.