Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Épazote
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Tea and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Mexican Tea and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Mexican Tea and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.