Ambrosia peruviana
Wormwood · Peruvian ragweed
Description
Source: leafsnapAmbrosia peruviana is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae. It occurs from Mexico south to Argentina, being common in the Antilles and the Andes.In its native range, A. peruviana is used as a medicinal plant with analgesic, antiinflammatory, anthelmintic and antiseptic properties.
🌳 Cuman ragweed is more than an irritating allergen; it contributes to the ecosystem by drawing in butterflies, including specialist lepidopteran species that depend on it. The plant serves as a larval host, offering food and shelter to the caterpillar stage of these insects, which later become butterflies — a process vital for keeping balance in their native ecosystems.
🎭 Bravery
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
Cuman ragweed does best when exposed to the full intensity of daylight and can also persist in places with less, though still ample, sun. Its native habitat is open areas where continuous, unobstructed overhead light is typical. However, both excessive and insufficient light can negatively affect its growth.
🌡️ Temperature 10–35°C
Cuman ragweed is a plant native to temperate regions and prefers a moderately warm climate with temperatures of 68 to 95 °F (20 to 35 ℃). During seasonal changes, make sure cuman ragweed is maintained within this temperature range for optimal growth.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-6
🌱 Fertilizer
A single fertilizer application in spring is typically enough for Cuman ragweed, although multiple feedings can maximize its growth. Apply fertilizer every four to six weeks. Fertilization improves the leaves' appearance and function, helping to maintain uniform color and a healthy texture. It also promotes root development and improves nutrient uptake for the plant's long-term health.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial, Annual
- Genus
- Ambrosia
- Family
- Compositae
- Hardiness Zone
- 6-10
- Mature Height
- 91 cm
- Mature Spread
- 8 cm to 15 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, White
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- Yellow, Green
- Flower Size
- 2.54 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer
- Native Area
- Mexico