Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Fruit, Perennial, Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Africa, Asia, Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Grown for shade, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
Terminalia catappa
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
जंगली बादाम
In German
Mexican Hat
Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel
In French
Mexican Hat
Badamier
In Spanish
mexican Hat
almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Ινδικό αμύγδαλο
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
amêndoa, amendoeira, castanheira, anoz, árvore-de-anoz, castanholeira, coração-de-nego, castanhola, sete-copas, chapéu-de-sol, guarda-sol, terminália, figueira-da-índia
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Migdałecznik właściwy
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
inti almont
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Combretaceae
Genus
Ratibida
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Indian Almond
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Indian Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Indian Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Indian Almond season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Indian Almond is Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Indian Almond is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Hat and Indian Almond Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Indian Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Indian Almond are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Indian Almond flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Indian Almond leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Indian Almond
Care of Mexican Hat and Indian Almond 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 Indian Almond pruning is done 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 Indian Almond needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.