Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Coastal Mountains, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires little pruning
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
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
SCHLUMBERGERA x buckleyi
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Thanksgiving Cactus, Crab Cactus
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
क्रिसमस कैक्टस
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Weihnachtskaktus
In French
Épazote
Cactus de Noël
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Cactus de Navidad
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Χριστούγεννα Cactus
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Cacto de Natal
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Christmas Cactus
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Nativitatis Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Dysphania
Schlumbergera
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Christmas Cactus
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Christmas Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Christmas Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Christmas Cactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Christmas Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Christmas Cactus is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Tea and Christmas Cactus Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Christmas Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Christmas Cactus height is 45.70 cm and width 71.10 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Christmas Cactus are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Christmas Cactus flower color: Purple
- Christmas Cactus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Christmas Cactus
Care of Mexican Tea and Christmas Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Christmas Cactus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Requires little pruning. In summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Christmas Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.