Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-12
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
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of 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
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rhinitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
candlenut पेड़
In German
Mexican Hat
Candlenut Baum
In French
Mexican Hat
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
mexican Hat
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Mexican Hat
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Candlenut
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Candlenut season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Candlenut Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Candlenut are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Mexican Hat and Candlenut
Care of Mexican Hat and Candlenut 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 Candlenut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.