Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well 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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
QUICKSTICK
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
QUICKSTICK
Épazote
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Quickstick
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Dysphania
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Dysphanieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Quickstick and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Mexican Tea season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Quickstick and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Quickstick and Mexican Tea
Care of Quickstick and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.