Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
चुकंदर
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Rübe
In French
Épazote
betterave
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
remolacha
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
beterraba
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
buraczany
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Beet
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Beet season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Mexican Tea and Beet Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Beet are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Beet
Care of Mexican Tea and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.