Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Australia
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-10
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
Bronze, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
EUCALYPTUS cinerea
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Argyle Apple, Silver Dollar Tree
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Hydrangea
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Hortensie
In French
Épazote
Hortensia
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Hortensia
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Hortênsia
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Hortensja
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Hibiscus
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Silver Dollar Tree
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Silver Dollar Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Silver Dollar Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Silver Dollar Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Dollar Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Dollar Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Tea and Silver Dollar Tree Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Silver Dollar Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Silver Dollar Tree height is 1,085.00 cm and width 605.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Silver Dollar Tree are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silver Dollar Tree flower color: White
- Silver Dollar Tree leaf color: Blue and Silver
Care of Mexican Tea and Silver Dollar Tree
Care of Mexican Tea and Silver Dollar Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Dollar Tree 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 Silver Dollar Tree needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.