Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
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
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Root rot, Scale, Viruses
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hangover
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Used As Food
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Peniocereus greggii
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Night Blooming Cereus, Reina de la noche, Arizona queen of the night
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
Night Blooming Cereus
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Nachtblühende Cereus
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
Night Blooming Cereus
Épazote
In Spanish
Reina de la noche
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
Night Blooming Cereus
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
Night Blooming Cereus
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
Noc Blooming Cereus
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Maria Maria Cereus
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Genus
Peniocereus
Dysphania
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Dysphanieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Chenopodioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Night Blooming Cereus and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Night Blooming Cereus and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Night Blooming Cereus and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Night Blooming Cereus season is Summer and Mexican Tea season is Summer. The type of soil for Night Blooming Cereus is Sand and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Night Blooming Cereus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Night Blooming Cereus and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Night Blooming Cereus and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Night Blooming Cereus height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Night Blooming Cereus and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Night Blooming Cereus flower color: White and Ivory
Night Blooming Cereus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Night Blooming Cereus and Mexican Tea
Care of Night Blooming Cereus and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Night Blooming Cereus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Night Blooming Cereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.