Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Cercis
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Eastern Redbud
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
OstRedbud
In French
Épazote
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Cercis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Tea and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Mexican Tea and Eastern Redbud
Care of Mexican Tea and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.