Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-11
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
AGAVE americana
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
अमेरिकी रामबांस
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
amerikanische Agave
In French
Épazote
Agave américaine
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Agave americana
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
American αγαύη
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Agave americana
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Amerykański Agawa
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
American Agave
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and American Agave
Season and care of Mexican Tea and American Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and American Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and American Agave season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Agave is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Tea and American Agave Physical Information
Mexican Tea and American Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Mexican Tea and American Agave are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
- American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Care of Mexican Tea and American Agave
Care of Mexican Tea and American Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.