Stevia Rebaudiana (Sugar Tulsi) Plant

Stevia Rebaudiana (Sugar Tulsi) Plant

Buy Stevia Rebaudiana (Sugar Tulsi) Plant (Stevia rebaudiana) online from HerbalPlantsLive and grow a healthy, nursery-grown natural sweet herb in your home or kitchen garden. Stevia rebaudiana is a perennial herb widely cultivated for its naturally sweet leaves and is valued for its ornamental appeal, ease of cultivation, and importance in herb gardens worldwide. Moreover, it is an excellent addition to kitchen gardens, herbal gardens, edible landscapes, and educational botanical collections.

Our Stevia Plant is carefully nursery-grown to develop a healthy root system before dispatch. Therefore, every plant is well-rooted, healthy, and securely packed to help ensure it reaches you in excellent condition.

The Stevia Rebaudiana Plant thrives in warm climates and grows well in fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight. Furthermore, regular pruning encourages bushy growth and continuous leaf production throughout the growing season. Whether you’re creating a herb garden, kitchen garden, or edible landscape, you can buy Stevia Plant online with confidence from HerbalPlantsLive.

Botanical Information

Binomial Name – Stevia Rebaudiana

Scientific classification

• ✅ Kingdom – Plantae
• ✅ Family     – Asteraceae
• ✅ Genus     – Stevia
• ✅ Species   – S. rebaudiana

Common Name

• ✅ Stevia
• ✅ Sweet Leaf
• ✅ Candy Leaf
• ✅ Sweet Herb
• ✅ Sugar Leaf

Regional & Traditional Names in India

• ✅ Tamil: Sugar Tulsi, Stevia
• ✅ Hindi: Meethi Tulsi, Stevia
• ✅ Malayalam: Stevia
• ✅ Telugu: Stevia
• ✅ Kannada: Stevia
• ✅ Sanskrit: No traditional Sanskrit name

Features

• ✅ Healthy, nursery-grown live herb plant.
• ✅ Botanical Name: Stevia rebaudiana.
• ✅ Commonly known as Stevia, Sugar Tulsi, Sweet Leaf, or Candy Leaf.
• ✅ A compact perennial herb with bright green leaves that have a naturally sweet taste.
• ✅ Ideal for home gardens, kitchen gardens, herbal gardens, balconies, and container gardening.
• ✅ Easy to grow and suitable for regular leaf harvesting.
• ✅ Well-rooted plants carefully packed for safe delivery across India.

Growing Requirements

• ✅ Sunlight: Grows best in full sun to partial shade with at least 4–6 hours of sunlight daily.
• ✅ Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging.
• ✅ Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained loamy soil enriched with organic matter.
• ✅ Climate: Thrives in warm tropical and subtropical climates and requires protection from frost.
• ✅ Growth Habit: A compact, bushy perennial herb that grows well in garden beds, grow bags, pots, and containers.

Traditional Uses

People cultivate Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) in home and kitchen gardens for its naturally sweet leaves. Native to South America, the plant is now widely grown in many parts of the world and is valued for its edible foliage. Gardeners appreciate Stevia as an attractive and productive herb that is easy to maintain.

Culinary Uses

People commonly harvest the fresh or dried leaves of Stevia as a natural sweetener for tea, coffee, herbal infusions, smoothies, desserts, and homemade beverages. They also add the leaves to selected recipes that require natural sweetness. Home gardeners often grow Stevia to enjoy a continuous supply of fresh leaves for everyday culinary use.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I grow Stevia in pots?

Yes. Stevia grows very well in pots and grow bags with fertile, well-drained soil, regular watering, and plenty of sunlight.

2. How often can I harvest Stevia leaves?

You can harvest mature leaves regularly during the growing season. Frequent harvesting encourages fresh branching and new leaf production.

3. Is Stevia the same as Tulsi?

No. Although some people market it as “Sugar Tulsi,” Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is not related to Tulsi (Ocimum species). They belong to different botanical families.

Plant Information & Botanical Resources

• ✅ Botanical Survey of India
  • Official website: https://bsi.gov.in
  • Useful for information on Indian flora and native plant species.
• ✅ The World Flora Online Consortium
  • Official website: https://www.worldfloraonline.org
  • Reliable source for accepted botanical names and taxonomy.
• ✅ Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
  • Official website: https://www.kew.org
  • Excellent resource for botanical information and plant conservation.
• ✅ Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
  • Official website: https://tnau.ac.in
  • Helpful for general gardening and cultivation information.

Disclaimer

The information provided about Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is intended for gardening, botanical, educational, culinary, and general informational purposes only. References to traditional and culinary uses are based on historical and cultural practices and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of any disease.

HerbalPlantsLive supplies live Stevia plants for gardening, cultivation, botanical collections, educational purposes, culinary use where appropriate, and other lawful purposes only. Before consuming any plant material, please ensure proper identification and appropriate preparation. Consult a qualified professional if you have dietary or health-related concerns. Plant height, leaf size, sweetness, colour, and overall growth may naturally vary depending on the season, climate, soil conditions, and growing practices.