Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
China
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Ginkgo biloba
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Ginkgo
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
बालकुवारी
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Épazote
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Gingko
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Ginkgophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ginkgoales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Cycad
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Ginkgo
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Ginkgo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Tea and Ginkgo Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Ginkgo are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
- Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Mexican Tea and Ginkgo
Care of Mexican Tea and Ginkgo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ginkgo pruning is done 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 Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.