Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Babylon
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Corkscrew Willow
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
पेंचकश विलो
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Korkenzieher-Weide
In French
Épazote
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Tire-bouchon Willow
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
τιρμπουσόν Willow
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
corkscrew salgueiro
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
korkociąg Willow
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
corkscrew Willow
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Saliceae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Corkscrew Willow
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Corkscrew Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Corkscrew Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Corkscrew Willow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral.
Mexican Tea and Corkscrew Willow Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Corkscrew Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Corkscrew Willow are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
- Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Corkscrew Willow
Care of Mexican Tea and Corkscrew Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corkscrew Willow pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corkscrew Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.