Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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
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
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water when soil is dry
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Chives
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Schnittlauch
In French
Épazote
Ciboulette
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Cebollino
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Cebolinha
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Szczypiorek
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Sectivi porri
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Chives
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Chives is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Chives Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Chives season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chives is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chives is Neutral.
Mexican Tea and Chives Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Chives physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Chives are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Chives
Care of Mexican Tea and Chives include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chives needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.