Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Cumin
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Épazote
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
planta de comino
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Cumin planta
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Cumin plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Cumin
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Cumin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Tea and Cumin Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Cumin are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Cumin
Care of Mexican Tea and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done 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 Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.