Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
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Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
PHYSOCARPUS
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Ninebark
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Ninebark
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Ninebark
In French
Épazote
Physocarpe
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
ninebark
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
ninebark
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
ninebark
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Ninebark
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Ninebark
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Dysphania
Physocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Neillieae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Ninebark
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Ninebark is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Ninebark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Ninebark season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ninebark is while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ninebark is .
Mexican Tea and Ninebark Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Ninebark physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Ninebark are as follows:
Care of Mexican Tea and Ninebark
Care of Mexican Tea and Ninebark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately.