| Common Name | Sweet Leaf |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Stevia |
| Species | Rebaudiana |
| Variety | Bertoni |
| Origin | Paraguay / Brazil |
| Blooming | Small white flowers, summer to autumn |
| Leaf Color | Green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade / Sun |
| Category | Kitchen garden plants |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
Light, well-draining loam with organic matter. pH 6.5-7.0 ideal.
Keep soil consistently moist during growing season. Reduce watering in winter or dormant periods to prevent root rot.
Requires full sun for optimal sweetness and growth. Indoor needs bright southern exposure.
Feed monthly with balanced fertilizer diluted by half. Avoid high nitrogen late season to maximize sweetness.
Pinch flower buds to maintain foliage quality. Harvest leaves regularly starting from early summer.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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