Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Ratibida columnifera
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
9-15
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Rhinitis
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
echinocactus
In German
Mexican Hat
echinocactus
In French
Mexican Hat
echinocactus
In Spanish
mexican Hat
echinocactus
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Echinocactus
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Echinocactus
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Echinocactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Ratibida
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Echinocactus
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Echinocactus season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Hat and Echinocactus Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Echinocactus are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Mexican Hat and Echinocactus
Care of Mexican Hat and Echinocactus 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 Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.