Stevia Rebaudiana 甜菊草

DISCLAIMER

1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
3. Overall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.

PRODUCT MEASUREMENT

• Plant Overall Height APPROXIMATELY:-
• 30cm for POT SIZE 14cm(Ø)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Stevia is a sweetener and sugar substitute derived from the leaves of the plant species Stevia rebaudiana, native to Brazil and Paraguay.
• Also known as “sweet leaf” or “sweet herb”, stevia has zero calories and no impact on blood glucose levels.
• It is native to the altitudes of Paraguay and Brazil in South America and has been used as a sweetener for hundreds of years.
• Unlike some artificial sweeteners, the sweetness of stevia is stable in high temperatures.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• Well-drained soil or potting mix.
• Consistent soil moisture and organic mulch can help keep soil moisture even.

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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• Compost or organic matter in the soil – skip the chemical fertilizers, which can cause lush growth with lower amounts of sweetness.
• Over fertilized plants are also more prone to disease.

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LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full sun, with over 15 hours of light preferred to maximize vegetative growth.
• In areas with hot summers, light afternoon shade is beneficial.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• Water once the top inch of soil becomes dry, but don't let the soil become soggy.

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