Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Northwestern United States
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
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
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
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, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
ACER circinatum
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
बेल मेपल
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Wein-Ahorn
In French
Épazote
Maple Vine
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
arce vid
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
bordo de videira
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Vine Maple
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
vitis Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
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 Vine Maple
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Vine Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Tea and Vine Maple Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Vine Maple are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
- Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Vine Maple
Care of Mexican Tea and Vine Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.