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