Stevia?

[tall corn]

Some friends of mine who know I am enjoying growing herbs and plants and vegetables left a stevia plant on my front door. Don't know where exactly or who, but I brought it is and repotted it and set it in a window that get sun from a little after noon to 6:00. It's acting strange, though. While both plants are a stalky 12" tall, they have very little leaves - one plant is very bare at the top and the other looks like it's trying to take off. Could I have a male and a female plant? I can attach pictures if it will help. The leaves are very, very sweet. I'd like to be able to grow the bush that it shows on the little picture tag that came in the pot......

Tall.......

[lilypotter]

As far as I know Stevia is a hermaphrodite. For growing Stevia, the soil should be laomy. it is sensitive to cold temperatures and excessive water levels. It is best to grow them inside the house. mulching and light watering is necessary for good growth of stevia, so that you dont have excess water and at the same time the mulch keeps the roots moist.

[tall corn]

Thank you, Lilypotter - I will replant to a lighter soil this weekend and move out of the direct afternoon window light. It's a weird little plant.

One minute it's acting like it's going to take off, and then the next it retreats.

Maybe it's just very emotional. I'll add a little anti-depressant to its water and see how it responds......

(just kidding!)

Tall........