Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
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Habitat
Lawn
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Umbrella Like
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
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Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Haemostatic
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
Windmill Palm
Stevia
In German
Trachycarpus fortunei
Stevia
In French
Chinesische Hanfpalme
Stevia
In Spanish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Stevia
In Greek
Windmill Palm
Stevia
In Portuguese
Windmill Palm
Stevia
In Polish
Trachycarpus fortunei
Stewia
In Latin
Windmill Palm
Stevia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Trachycarpus
Stevia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Corypheae
Eupatorieae
Season and Care of Windmill Palm and Stevia
Season and care of Windmill Palm and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Windmill Palm and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Windmill Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Stevia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Windmill Palm and Stevia Physical Information
Windmill Palm and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Windmill Palm and Stevia are as follows:
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Windmill Palm and Stevia
Care of Windmill Palm and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm 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.