Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
North America, 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
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
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
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
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
Not Available
Subulate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Hatiora
Mexican Hat
In German
Hatiora
Mexican Hat
In French
Hatiora
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Hatiora
mexican Hat
In Greek
Hatiora
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Mexican Hat
In Polish
hatiora
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Hatiora
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hatiora and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Hatiora and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is Not Available and Mexican Hat season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Hatiora and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Hatiora and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Hatiora flower color: Not Available
Hatiora 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 Hatiora and Mexican Hat
Care of Hatiora and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora 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 Hatiora 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.