Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Ivory, Gray
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
Macaw
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Ara
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In Spanish
guacamayo
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
μακώ
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
arara
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
ara
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Ara
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polygonaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Genus
Triplaris
Dysphania
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Macaw and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Macaw and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Mexican Tea season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Macaw and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Macaw and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Care of Macaw and Mexican Tea
Care of Macaw and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw 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 Macaw 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.