Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
3-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy, Ivory
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Not Available
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CATASETUM barbatum
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Bearded Catasetum Orchid, Orchid
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
bearded catasetum
Mexican Hat
In German
bärtigen catasetum
Mexican Hat
In French
catasetum barbu
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Catasetum barbudo
mexican Hat
In Greek
γενειοφόρος catasetum
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
catasetum barbudo
Mexican Hat
In Polish
brodaty catasetum
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Volunt barbati Catasetum
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bearded Catasetum and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Bearded Catasetum and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Bearded Catasetum and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearded Catasetum season is Spring and Summer and Mexican Hat season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearded Catasetum is Not Available and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Bearded Catasetum and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Bearded Catasetum and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Bearded Catasetum height is 35.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bearded Catasetum and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Bearded Catasetum flower color: Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Burgundy and Ivory
Bearded Catasetum leaf color: Not Available
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Bearded Catasetum and Mexican Hat
Care of Bearded Catasetum and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearded Catasetum pruning is done Not Available and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bearded Catasetum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.