Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Habitat
River side
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, 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 Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, 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, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Eukalyptus
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
Eucalyptus
Épazote
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Myrtaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Dysphania
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Dysphanieae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Mexican Tea season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Mexican Tea
Care of Eucalyptus and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eucalyptus 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.