Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Making Shampoo, 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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
ASIMINA triloba
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Pawpaw
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Papaya Pflanze
In French
Épazote
usine de papaye
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
planta de la papaya
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
planta mamão
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
quince herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Dysphania
Asimina Adans
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Pawpaw
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Pawpaw is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Pawpaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Pawpaw season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Tea and Pawpaw Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Pawpaw are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
- Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Pawpaw
Care of Mexican Tea and Pawpaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.