Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Not Available
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
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Rhabarber
In French
Épazote
Rhubarbe
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Ruibarbo
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Ruibarbo
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Rabarbar
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
RHEUM
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Rhubarb
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Rhubarb season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Tea and Rhubarb Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Rhubarb are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Rhubarb
Care of Mexican Tea and Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.