Stevia rebaudiana

Yes, the roots of Stevia survive the winter and will come back in the spring.

Stevia plants can grow up to 3 feet.

Yes, you can grow stevia plants indoors where it will get 4-6 hrs of sunlight.

Stevia can be grown as a houseplant as well as a garden plant where it will get 4-6 hrs of sunlight.

Yes, stevia plants have small tubular flowers have five white petals, and are borne in terminal clusters.

According to the Federal Food and Drug Administration high-purity steviol glycosides, an extract of the stevia plant is considered generally safe for use in food. Note- please consult your health advisor before application or consuming plants or plant parts.

Yes, Stevia is a shrub that is perennial in nature.

Consider the following points to growing the stevia plant.

1. Sunlight- 4- 6 hours of natural direct bright sunlight is required.

2. Soil- Soil or potting mixture should be well-drained, fertile, and nutrient-rich with pH 6.7 to 7.2.

3. Water- Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.

4. Fertilizer – Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season(spring).

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The scientific name of the stevia plant is Stevia rebaudiana that is a member of the Asteraceae family. stevia is a sweetener and sugar substitute derived from the leaves of the plant species Stevia rebaudiana.

Yes, to maximize leaf production, you must trim back the plants several times to induce branching, first when plants are about 8 inches tall, and again in early summer.

Use fresh stevia leaves as a sweetener in beverages, such as tea and lemonade, or in sauces. Add fresh stevia leaves to beverages or foods as a sweet, edible garnish. Note- please consult your health advisor before application or consuming of plants or plant parts.

Yes, you can plant Stevia in the summer.

Germination from seed is difficult, most plants are grown from cuttings. Consider the following points to growing plant.

1. Pot size 5 inches upper diameter inch with a drainage hole.

2. Sunlight- More than 6 hours of natural direct bright sunlight is required.

3. Soil- Soil or potting mixture should be well-drained, fertile and nutrient-rich with pH 6.7 to 7.2.

4. Water-Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.

5. Fertilizer – Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season(spring).

Yes, you can grow a stevia plant by using cutting.

Stevia is called by many names in different parts of Pakistan. Most popularly it is called Meethi Tulsi, Meethi Patti.

The researchers concluded that stevia is safe for people with diabetes to use as a substitute for sugar and other sweeteners. Note- please consult your health advisor before application or consuming plants or plant parts.

Yes, you can plant stevia with basil

Perform the first pruning when plants are about 8 inches tall, Prune again in early summer. To maximize leaf production, you must trim back the plants several times to induce branching.