Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
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
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Green, Lemon yellow, 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
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants, Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Mexican Tea
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
मौसम्बी
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
süße Limone
In French
Épazote
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
doce de limão
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Citreae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Mexican Tea and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Sweet Lime
Care of Mexican Tea and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.