Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Habitat
Sandy areas
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, 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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Intestinal gas
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Artichoke
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
Artichoke
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Artischocke
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
Artichaut
Épazote
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
Karczoch
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
cactus
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynareae
Dysphanieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chenopodioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Artichoke and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Mexican Tea season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Artichoke and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Artichoke and Mexican Tea
Care of Artichoke and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke 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.