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Stevia

Also known as Sweetleaf, Sugar Leaf. One plant, one grade per pet — the verdicts below are transcribed from primary sources and human-reviewed.

Care at a glance

Lightdirect
Waterevery 4–7 days
Humiditymedium
Difficulty●○○

When to call the vet

FOR CATS

See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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FOR DOGS

See a vet if unusual or persistent symptoms follow ingestion.

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FAQ

Which plant does this Stevia verdict cover?

Stevia rebaudiana. The ASPCA Stevia entry gives that scientific name. Additional names are Sweetleaf and Sugar Leaf. The family is Asteraceae. This verdict follows that plant entry. Check the scientific name on the tag.

Does the Stevia entry name a toxic principle?

The toxic-principles field reads "Non-toxic". That word is not stored here as a toxin. The non-toxicity line reads "Non-Toxic to Dogs, Non-Toxic to Cats, Non-Toxic to Horses". The scientific name is "Stevia rebaudiana".

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Verdapaw Plant × Pet Safety Index, verdapaw.com/plants/stevia, reviewed 2026-11-05