Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
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Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
RUBUS 'Amity'
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Raspberry
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Himbeere
In French
Épazote
Framboise
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Frambuesa
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Βατόμουρο
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Framboesa
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Malina
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
RUBUS IDAEUS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Raspberry
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Raspberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Tea and Raspberry Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Raspberry are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Raspberry flower color: White
- Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Raspberry
Care of Mexican Tea and Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Raspberry 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 Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.