Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Not Available
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
13-15
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Yes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Not Available
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Schlumbergera truncata
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Schlumbergera
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Schlumbergera
In French
Épazote
Schlumbergera
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Schlumbergera
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Schlumbergera
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Schlumbergera
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Schlumbergera
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Dysphania
Schlumbergera
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mexican Tea and Schlumbergera
Wondering what are the properties of Mexican Tea and Schlumbergera? We provide you with everything About Mexican Tea and Schlumbergera. Mexican Tea doesn't have thorns and Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns. Also Mexican Tea does not have fragrant flowers. Mexican Tea has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mexican Tea and Schlumbergera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Schlumbergera
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Schlumbergera is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Schlumbergera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Schlumbergera season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Schlumbergera is Not Available while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schlumbergera is Not Available.
Mexican Tea and Schlumbergera Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Schlumbergera physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Schlumbergera are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
- Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Care of Mexican Tea and Schlumbergera
Care of Mexican Tea and Schlumbergera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.