Life Span
Perennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
South America
  
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-1
  
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
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Early Winter, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Flies
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
  
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
  
ANANAS
  
Common Name
Mexican Tea
  
Pineapple
  
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
  
अनानास
  
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
  
Ananas
  
In French
Épazote
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
  
Piña
  
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Chenopodiaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Dysphania
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Dysphanieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
  
Bromelioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Pineapple
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Mexican Tea and Pineapple Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Pineapple are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Mexican Tea and Pineapple
Care of Mexican Tea and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.