Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
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
South America
Types
Ratibida columnifera
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
11-15
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Rhinitis
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RATIBIDA columnifera
ANANAS
Common Name
Mexican Hat
Pineapple
In Hindi
Mexican Hat
अनानास
In German
Mexican Hat
Ananas
In French
Mexican Hat
Ananas
In Spanish
mexican Hat
Piña
In Greek
Mexican Hat
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Mexican Hat
Abacaxi
In Polish
Mexican Hat
Ananas
In Latin
Mexicanus Hat
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asterales
Bromeliales
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Mexican Hat and Pineapple
Season and care of Mexican Hat and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Hat and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Hat season is Summer and Pineapple season is Summer. The type of soil for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Mexican Hat is Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Mexican Hat and Pineapple Physical Information
Mexican Hat and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Mexican Hat and Pineapple are as follows:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Mexican Hat and Pineapple
Care of Mexican Hat and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.