Sweet Leaf Plant | Patio Plants from Gurney's Seed and Nursery

Stevia

The Natural Sugar Substitute

(3 customer reviews)

Also known as Sweet Leaf, this lovely little plant is a perennial shrub in zones 8-10, and makes a perfect houseplant elsewhere. Just 10 in. tall and sprinkled with snowy, star-shaped flowers, Stevia is happy on any sunny windowsill. Incredibly, dried Stevia leaves are nearly 300 times sweeter than sugar and are gaining popularity as a sugar substitute due to the low calorie count. Can be used in baking and to sweeten coffee or tea. Just chewing on a few leaves is sure to knock out the worst sugar craving!
Potted Plant.

NOTE: Due to size or shipping restrictions, this product is restricted to ground delivery within the Continental US. Additional shipping charges may apply.

Product Details

Zones: 9 - 10 (30° F.)
Height: 10 inches
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Depth: 2x as deep as the pot it arrives in
Sun/Shade: sun
Foliage: Oval-shaped, tiny
Blooms: fall for about two months

Comments: 300 times sweeter than sugar. Treat as a houseplant in winter. However, it can be set outside during the summer months. HARVEST AT END OF SEASON. LEAVES ARE SWEETEST WHEN MATURE AND TEMPERATURES ARE AROUND 60 DEGREES F. SWEETENER IS BEST EXTRACTED BY SOAKING DRIED LEAVES IN BOILING WATER, SQUEEZING THEM DRY, AND REMOVING THEM. LIQUID CAN BE STORED IN REFRIGERATOR AND USED AS NEEDED. DRIED LEAVES ARE APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES SWEETER THAN AN EQUIVALENT WEIGHT OF SUGAR (1/2 GRAM OF DRIED LEAVES EQUALS 5 GRAMS OF SUGAR).
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Stevia Ships In Both Spring And Fall
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- Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Arrival Condition
Reviewed By: Robert Hodge (White City, OR)
This plant arrived with only 3 viable leaves on it and the pot dry. Snail mail for sure. Does taste sweet and will be good for cooking if it lives after re-potting.

- Thursday, August 20, 2009
Interesting and prolific
Reviewed By: Tristyn (Atlanta, GA)
I received this little guy in my Spring shipment. It arrived in good shape with a little foliage- about 5" high. I put it in a self watering container and gave it to my mom in SC to care for while I was away during the Summer. Three months later it was a goliath of a plant. It didn't stay compact at all, but rather sent several long woody stems draping over the sides of the container with lots of foliage on them. I've removed those stems in an attempt to encourage the plant to stay small and bushy. The leaves are certainly sweet- but also a little bitter in this summer heat. I'm guessing they sweeten up more when the temperatures fall off later in the season. Overall I'd say it's a worthwhile investment. Next time I'll wait until Fall to trim back this zealous plant so the leaves will be sweeter.

- Tuesday, March 10, 2009
honey leaf
Reviewed By: Linda (Pensacola, Florida)
We just started growing our plant and just one taste from a leaf and you know this plant lives up to its reputation.. it is very very sweet and goooood.

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