Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
Rhinitis
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Mexican Hat
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
Mexican Hat
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
mexican Hat
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
Mexican Hat
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Ratibida
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Arboricola
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Arboricola season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Arboricola Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Arboricola are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Arboricola
Care of Mexican Hat and Arboricola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Arboricola pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.