Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
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, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
धनिया
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Koriander
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
Coriandre
Épazote
In Spanish
Cilantro
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
Coentro
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
Kolendra
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
coriandrum
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Genus
Coriandrum
Dysphania
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Coriandreae
Dysphanieae
Subfamily
Apioideae
Chenopodioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Coriander and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Coriander and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Coriander and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coriander season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Tea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coriander is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coriander is Neutral and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coriander and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Coriander and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Coriander and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Coriander and Mexican Tea
Care of Coriander and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coriander 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.