Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Europe
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Arundo, Carrizo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Giant Reed
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
नरकट
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Pfahlrohr
In French
Épazote
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Arundo donax
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Arundo donax
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Giant Reed
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Giant Reed season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Tea and Giant Reed Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Giant Reed are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Giant Reed
Care of Mexican Tea and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.