Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, 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
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
Oval with toothed margin
Subulate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
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
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, sneezing
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Borders
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Kalanchoe
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Kalanchoe
Mexican Hat
In German
Kalanchoe
Mexican Hat
In French
Kalanchoe
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Kalanchoe
mexican Hat
In Greek
Kalanchoe
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Kalanchoe
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Kalanchoe
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Kalanchoe
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kalanchoe and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Kalanchoe and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Kalanchoe and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kalanchoe season is Not Available and Mexican Hat season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kalanchoe is Not Available and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Kalanchoe and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Kalanchoe and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe and Mexican Hat
Care of Kalanchoe and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure 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 Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.