Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
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
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Toothed
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Never Over-water
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
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
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Épazote
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Cereeae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Tea and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Mexican Tea and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.