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
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
9-11
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, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Blue
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, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Rhinitis
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
Laelia
In German
Mexican Hat
Laelia
In French
Mexican Hat
Laelia
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Laelia
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Laelia
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Laelia
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Laelia
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Laelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Orchidales
Family
Asteraceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Laelia
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Laelia season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Laelia is Not Available.
Mexican Hat and Laelia Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Laelia are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Hat and Laelia
Care of Mexican Hat and Laelia 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 Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
