Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
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Ratibida columnifera
Habitat
Humid climates
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Purple
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
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 Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
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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
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
Mexican Hat
In German
Dancing Bulb
Mexican Hat
In French
Dancing Bulb
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
mexican Hat
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Ratibida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
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Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Dancing Bulb and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Dancing Bulb and Mexican Hat
Care of Dancing Bulb and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Dancing Bulb 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.