Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Sikalemen
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Zyklamen
In French
Épazote
Cyclamen
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Ciclamen
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Cíclame
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Cyklamen
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Cyclamineae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Cyclamen
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Cyclamen season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Mexican Tea and Cyclamen Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Cyclamen are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Cyclamen
Care of Mexican Tea and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.