Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
-
Ratibida columnifera
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Pests and diseases free
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Bromeliad
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Bromeliad
Mexican Hat
In German
Bromeliad
Mexican Hat
In French
Bromeliad
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Bromeliad
mexican Hat
In Greek
Bromeliad
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Bromeliad
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Bromeliad
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Asterales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Bromeliad and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Bromeliad and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Bromeliad and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Bromeliad and Mexican Hat
Care of Bromeliad and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Bromeliad 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.