Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Africa
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
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Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Euryops pectinatus
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Euryops
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Euryops
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Euryops
In French
Épazote
Euryops
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Euryops
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Euryops
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Euryops
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Euryops
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Euryops
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Euryops
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Euryops is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Euryops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Euryops season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Euryops is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Tea and Euryops Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Euryops physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Euryops are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Euryops
Care of Mexican Tea and Euryops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.