Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South Africa
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Needs less 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, 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
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Ice Plant
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Eis-Anlage
In French
Épazote
Ice Plant
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Planta de hielo
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Plant Ice
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Planta de gelo
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Ice roślin
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Ice plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Aizoaceae
Genus
Dysphania
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Ice Plant
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Ice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Ice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Ice Plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Tea and Ice Plant Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Ice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Ice Plant are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
- Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Ice Plant
Care of Mexican Tea and Ice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ice Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.