Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
रोवाण पौधा
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Rowan Tree
In French
Épazote
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Rowan Tree
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Rowan Tree
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Rowan Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Tea and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Rowan Tree
Care of Mexican Tea and Rowan Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.