Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Crapemyrtle
In French
Épazote
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Dysphania
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Tea and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Mexican Tea and Crapemyrtle
Care of Mexican Tea and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.