Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Épazote
In Spanish
Alphonse Karr Bambú
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Bambuseae
Dysphanieae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Chenopodioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Tea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color: Not Available
Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mexican Tea
Care of Alphonse Karr Bamboo and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.