Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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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
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Needs less 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
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Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Schefflera
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Schefflera
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Schefflera
In French
Épazote
Schefflera
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Schefflera
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Schefflera
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Schefflera
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Schefflera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Dysphania
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Schefflera
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Tea and Schefflera Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Mexican Tea and Schefflera
Care of Mexican Tea and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.