Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Melanesia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Yellow, Red
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head 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
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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Mango
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Mango Baum
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
Manguier
Épazote
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
Mango Tree
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
Mangueira
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
Drzewo mango
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Mango ligno
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Dysphania
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Mango Tree and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Tea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mango Tree and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Mango Tree and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mango Tree and Mexican Tea
Care of Mango Tree and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree 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 Mango Tree 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.