Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Australia
Types
Ratibida columnifera
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
9-11
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
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Remove branches, 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
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rhinitis
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
बोतल ट्री
In German
Mexican Hat
Flaschenbaum
In French
Mexican Hat
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Ratibida
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Bottle Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Hat and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Mexican Hat and Bottle Tree
Care of Mexican Hat and Bottle Tree 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 Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.