Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
India
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
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
Birds, Hens
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Water Spinach
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Épazote
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Water Spinach
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dysphanieae
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Water Spinach
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Water Spinach season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Tea and Water Spinach Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Water Spinach are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Tea and Water Spinach
Care of Mexican Tea and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.