Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Spindle Tree
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Spindelbaum
In French
Épazote
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Ligno colos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Celastrales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Euonymeae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Spindle Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Tea and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Spindle Tree
Care of Mexican Tea and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spindle 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 Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.