Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
China
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Water daily during 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
कीवी फल
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
Épazote
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Quiuí
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Dysphania
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Tea and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Kiwifruit
Care of Mexican Tea and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.