Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
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
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Plumcot
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Plumcot
In French
Épazote
plumcot
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
plumcot
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Plumcot
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
plumcot
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Plumcot
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Plumcot
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Plumcot
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Plumcot is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Plumcot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Plumcot season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Tea and Plumcot Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Plumcot are as follows:
Care of Mexican Tea and Plumcot
Care of Mexican Tea and Plumcot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Plumcot 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 Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.