Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
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
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Not Available
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Gazania
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Gazania
In French
Épazote
Gazania
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Gazania
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Gazania
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Gazania
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Gazania
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Gazania
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Cichorioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Gazania
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Gazania season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Mexican Tea and Gazania Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Gazania are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Gazania
Care of Mexican Tea and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.