Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Hybrid origin, South America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
Bromeliad
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Bromeliad
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Bromeliad
In German
Mexican Hat
Bromeliad
In French
Mexican Hat
Bromeliad
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Bromeliad
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Bromeliad
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Bromeliad
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Bromeliad
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Bromeliales
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Bromeliad
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Bromeliad season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Bromeliad Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Bromeliad are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Mexican Hat and Bromeliad
Care of Mexican Hat and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
