Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Silver
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
EUCALYPTUS cinerea
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Argyle Apple, Silver Dollar Tree
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Hortensie
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
Hortensia
Épazote
In Spanish
Hortensia
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
Hortensja
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Hibiscus
Dysphania ambrosioides
Family
Myrtaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Chenopodioideae
Properties of Silver Dollar Tree and Mexican Tea
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Dollar Tree and Mexican Tea? We provide you with everything About Silver Dollar Tree and Mexican Tea. Silver Dollar Tree doesn't have thorns and Mexican Tea doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Dollar Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Dollar Tree has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Mexican Tea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silver Dollar Tree and Mexican Tea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Dollar Tree and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Silver Dollar Tree and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Dollar Tree and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Dollar Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Tea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Dollar Tree is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Dollar Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Dollar Tree and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Silver Dollar Tree and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Dollar Tree height is 1,085.00 cm and width 605.00 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Silver Dollar Tree and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Silver Dollar Tree flower color: White
Silver Dollar Tree leaf color: Blue and Silver
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silver Dollar Tree and Mexican Tea
Care of Silver Dollar Tree and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Dollar Tree 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 Silver Dollar Tree needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.