Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Green
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
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
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
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
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
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
houseleek
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Hauswurz
In French
Épazote
joubarbe
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
houseleek
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
houseleek
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
houseleek
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
houseleek
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Dysphania
Sempervivum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Houseleek
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Houseleek season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Tea and Houseleek Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Houseleek are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Mexican Tea and Houseleek
Care of Mexican Tea and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.