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Stevia

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Looking for a natural sweetener? this maybe your ideal plant. It is a sugar substitute made from the leaves, but has no calories or carbs, a win win plant. 

Ideal for a sugar substitute if dried, in baking, sodas, juices, jams and makes a lovely herbal tea. 

The plant itself has been grown for hundreds of years in South America and was first discovered by a Swiss botanist, named Moises Santiago Bertoni when working in Paraguay. The leaves have been used traditionally for hundreds of years in South America to sweeten local teas and medicines.
    Stevia

    About the Stevia

    Care Instructions

    Stevia enjoys a well drained open compost making sure that the plant does not sit wet. Once you've potted the plants on it'll take them a little while to settle into their new home but after a few days or weeks you should start seeing some fresh growth.

    Position, sunlight and more

    Stevia is a plant that likes a fair bit of warmth we grow ours around 15-20 degrees making it a perfect plant for indoors. In the summer months it can be grown outside in a sunny spot and makes a nice talking point at barbecues.

    Height and Spread

    Stevia grows to a height of around 50cm and spreads to around 40cm.

    Feeding, Pruning & more

    Feeding - A phosphorus/potassium feed is helpful for Stevia.
    Pruning - Prune regularly to encourage bushiness.
    Propagation - Cuttings are quite reliable with Stevia.

    Our pot & plant size explained

    At Newlands Nursery we grow and sell plants in a variety of different sizes, from small starter plants up to planted containers. 

    We know it can be tricky to picture the size of each plant. This page gives you an idea of the size of the plants we are sending out.

    Please keep in mind that plants vary from one season to the next. The size of the plant refers to the pot or plug it is grown in, rather than the height of the plant, unless specifically mentioned on the plant page. 

    Picture of plug plant size

    Starter Plant (Plug Plant)

    Plug Size: 2cm by 4cm. Our most popular size. This is often the most economical way of buying plants and is a great way to get a head start on the season. Generally this size is best to be potted up before planting out.
    Picture of Jumbo plug plant

    Jumbo Plug

    Plug Size: 6cm by 7cm. A fantastic alternative to a 9cm pot and saves on plastic too. The plants in this size are well established and give you a head start. This size is perfect for planting straight into containers and baskets as well as the garden.
    Picture of 9cm pot

    9cm pot

    Pot size: 9cm by 9-10cm. This size hold some well established plants, some of which maybe around 1 year old. We sell most of our ranges in this size and most of the plants sold in this size, are established enough to be planted straight outside.
    Picture of 13cm or 1 litre pot

    13cm or 1 litre pot

    Pot size: 12-13cm by 12-15cm Currently our largest size of plant, with the exception of our planted containers. Many of our House Plants are available in this size, as well as some special collections and varieties.

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