Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
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
Clay, Loam
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
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Trident Maple
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Épazote
Trident Maple
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
arce de Trident
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
bordo Trident
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Trident klon
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Trident Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Trident Maple
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Trident Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Mexican Tea and Trident Maple Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Trident Maple are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Trident Maple
Care of Mexican Tea and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.