Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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, Rust aphids
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Épazote
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malvaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Dysphanieae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Chenopodioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Tea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Hibiscus and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Mexican Tea
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus 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.