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Stevia

Stevia is listed botanically as Stevia rebaudiana. It may also be listed as candyleaf, sweet-leaf-of-paraguay, azucaca. Tender perennial herb with intensely sweet leaves. PlotPal's canonical care record lists full sun and moderate water needs. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Stevia and in the family Asteraceae. PlotPal currently carries Stevia as an outdoor growing and herb reference. Growing note: Harvest before flowering for sweetest leaves. Tender to frost. Can grow indoors. Propagation or sowing note: Direct seed indoors, cuttings, or cloned seedlings Plant-health prevention note: Ensure good drainage, avoid overwatering Pest-prevention note: Encourage beneficial insects, inspect regularly The current reference lists an average harvest time of about 90 days, where harvest timing applies. Common pests in the reference include Aphids, Whiteflies. Common plant-health issues in the reference include Root rot, Leaf spot. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.