Sugar Herb - Stevia
Stevia rebaudiana$17.75 ($17.75-$18.75 choose a size)
Specifications of Sugar Herb - Stevia
Preferred Climate Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 0-1m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA
Suitability in Pots Yes
Water Requirements Moderate Watering
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest First Year
Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months April, May, June
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Customer Tips & Reviews Sugar Herb - Stevia
MOOROOKA, QLD
Sugar Herb - Stevia
Going to use the Stevia to sweeten home brewed ginger beer, and in the few weeks I've had it the plant has tripled in size. Should be ready to use in no time!
WATERFORD WEST, QLD, Australia
Sugar Herb - Stevia
Received in great condition and still growing fantastic.
ORMEAU, QLD, Australia
Very sweet, not hard to keep alive if watered regularly. Although has its own flavour and interesting aftertaste. Great addition to a herb garden
North Lakes, QLD
Seems to die back each winter, but the roots must survive because it springs back each year in summer.
Mooroolbark, Vic, Australia
This is not an "oh, my edible garden is so wonderful" tale. Rather a sad tale of struggle. Ever heard of the sugar plant? When I did I was rapt! My husband has trouble with sugar and so it seemed like a great solution. Turned out it was a dismal failur...
WOOLLOONGABBA, QLD, Australia
you can easily replant just split them in half. They are fun to eat and leave a good taste in your mouth.
Sugar Herb - Stevia
Tea spoon of fresh Stevia boiled in 1/2 litre of water for 20 minutes, ad vitamin C or some lemon juice as prezervative... Keep in fridge, use as sweetener.
Lismore, NSW, Australia, Australia
Sugar Herb - Stevia
I've just discovered the plant and tried it in the plunger with the coffee - subtle sweetness in the coffee!
Coos Bay , OREGO
Sugar Herb - Stevia
I've found that when using fresh Stevia, it works better if it is boiled. So I put it in water in the microwave and keep the leaves in my drink, since they keep leaching sweetness.