Mexican Hat

Elephant Ear

About Mexican Hat and Elephant Ear

Mexican Hat

Elephant Ear

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tender Perennial

Origin

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

Southeastern Asia

Types

Ratibida columnifera

Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily

Number of Varieties

2570

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops

Terrestrial, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-1010-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

12-8

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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green

Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Gray Green

Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Gray Green

Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black

Shape

Leaf Shape

Subulate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Full Sun, Humidity

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Blight, Mites, Red spider mite

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun

Full Sun, Humidity

Facts

Foliage Texture

Fine

Allergy

Rhinitis

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Other Uses

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

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Aroideae

Number of Species

1479

1 27800

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Properties of Mexican Hat and Elephant Ear

Wondering what are the properties of Mexican Hat and Elephant Ear? We provide you with everything About Mexican Hat and Elephant Ear. Mexican Hat doesn't have thorns and Elephant Ear doesn't have thorns. Also Mexican Hat does not have fragrant flowers. Mexican Hat has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Elephant Ear 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 Ear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Elephant Ear

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

Mexican Hat and Elephant Ear Physical Information

Mexican Hat and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Elephant Ear are as follows:

Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Elephant Ear flower color: White
Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black

Care of Mexican Hat and Elephant Ear

Care of Mexican Hat and Elephant Ear 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 Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.