Stevia plummerae Plant Care
Stevia plummerae A.Gray
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Stevia plummerae, or Plummer's candyleaf, is a plant species known from Arizona, New Mexico, Chihuahua, Sonora and Durango. It is an herb up to 80 cm tall, with white, pink or red flowers.
Every 3–5 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Stevia plummerae?
Water Stevia plummerae every 3–5 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–80°F (18–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Stevia plummerae?
Stevia plummerae (Stevia plummerae) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Stevia genus.
Stevia plummerae displays a low, spreading herb growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Stevia plummerae produces small, white, clustered flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Stevia plummerae?
Stevia plummerae requires watering every 3–5 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 3–5 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Stevia plummerae Need?
Stevia plummerae thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Stevia plummerae Prefer?
Stevia plummerae grows best at temperatures of 65–80°F. Stevia plummerae prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
65–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Stevia plummerae?
Well-draining, loamy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Stevia plummerae to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Stevia plummerae?
Feed Stevia plummerae every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Stevia plummerae?
Repot annually in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Stevia plummerae?
Stevia plummerae can be propagated through stem cuttings, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to stevia plant plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Stevia plummerae Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Stevia plummerae, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Stevia plummerae?
Stevia plummerae is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Stevia plummerae Need?
Stevia plummerae grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Stevia plummerae as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Stevia plummerae is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Stevia genus — compare its care with other Stevia species on PlantoScan.
Stevia is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Stevia plummerae thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Stevia plummerae A.Gray, family Asteraceae (first published in Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 17: 204. 1882) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Stevia plummerae, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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