Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
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
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, 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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Bronchitis, Chest pain, Cough, Fever, Kidney Stones, Malaria, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
CAESALPINIA pulcherrima
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Pride of Barbados
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Pride of Barbados
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Stolz von Barbados
In French
Épazote
Fierté de la Barbade
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Orgullo de Barbados
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Υπερηφάνεια των Μπαρμπάντος
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Offs Pridi Varvias
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Pridi offs Varvias
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Pridi offs Varvias
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Dysphania
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Pride of Barbados
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Pride of Barbados is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Pride of Barbados Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Pride of Barbados season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pride of Barbados is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of Barbados is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Tea and Pride of Barbados Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Pride of Barbados physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Pride of Barbados height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Pride of Barbados are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pride of Barbados flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Pride of Barbados leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Pride of Barbados
Care of Mexican Tea and Pride of Barbados include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pride of Barbados 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 Pride of Barbados needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.