Mexican Hat

Elephant Bush

About Mexican Hat and Elephant Bush

Mexican Hat

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Succulent

Origin

Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico

Southern Africa

Types

Ratibida columnifera

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

2530

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-1010-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

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

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Subulate

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Butterflies

Allergy

Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RATIBIDA columnifera

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Mexican Hat

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

Mexican Hat

Elephant Bush

In German

Mexican Hat

Elephant Bush

In French

Mexican Hat

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

mexican Hat

elefante Bush

In Greek

Mexican Hat

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

Mexican Hat

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Mexican Hat

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Mexicanus Hat

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Caryophyllales

Family

Asteraceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Ratibida

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

141

1 27800

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Properties of Mexican Hat and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Mexican Hat and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Mexican Hat and Elephant Bush. Mexican Hat doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Mexican Hat does not have fragrant flowers. Mexican Hat has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mexican Hat and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Mexican Hat and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Elephant Bush season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Mexican Hat and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Mexican Hat and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Mexican Hat and Elephant Bush

Care of Mexican Hat and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.