Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-11
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Curcuma longa
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Turmeric, Curcuma
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
हल्दी
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Kurkuma
In French
Épazote
curcuma
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Curcuma longa
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
κουρκούμη
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
curcuma
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
kurkuma
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
turmeric
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Zingiberales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Zingibereae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Zingiberoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Turmeric
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Turmeric is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Turmeric Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Turmeric season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Turmeric is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Turmeric is Neutral.
Mexican Tea and Turmeric Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Turmeric physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Turmeric are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
- Turmeric leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Turmeric
Care of Mexican Tea and Turmeric include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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 Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.