Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Pinus banksiana
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Forests, Rocky areas, Rocky Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Does not require 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
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, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Annosus Root Rot, Armillaria mellea, Brown Rot, Red blotch, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Sawfly
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
PINUS banksiana
Common Name
Mexican Tea
grey pine
scrub pine
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
जैक पाइन
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Jack Kiefer
In French
Épazote
pin gris
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
jack pine
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
υποδοχή πεύκο
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
jack pine
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
sosna Banksa
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
pinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Jack Pine
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Jack Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Jack Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Jack Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jack Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jack Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Tea and Jack Pine Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Jack Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Jack Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Jack Pine are as follows:
Care of Mexican Tea and Jack Pine
Care of Mexican Tea and Jack Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jack Pine 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 Jack Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.