Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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, 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
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Ayers Pear
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Ayers Birne
In French
Épazote
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Ayers pera
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Tea and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Ayers Pear
Care of Mexican Tea and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.