Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Not Available
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Reduce watering in winter
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, Alkaline
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Cleistocactus Winteri
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Golden rat tail, rat tail cactus
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
cleistocactus winteri
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Cleistocactus winteri
In French
Épazote
Cleistocactus winteri
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Cleistocactus winteri
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
cleistocactus winteri
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Cleistocactus Winteri
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Cleistocactus Winteri
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Cleistocactus Winteri
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Dysphania
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Cleistocactus Winteri
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Cleistocactus Winteri is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Cleistocactus Winteri Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Cleistocactus Winteri season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus Winteri is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleistocactus Winteri is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Tea and Cleistocactus Winteri Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Cleistocactus Winteri physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Cleistocactus Winteri height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Cleistocactus Winteri are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cleistocactus Winteri flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus Winteri leaf color: Not Available
Care of Mexican Tea and Cleistocactus Winteri
Care of Mexican Tea and Cleistocactus Winteri include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cleistocactus Winteri pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus Winteri needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.