Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
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Ratibida columnifera
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
Mexican Hat
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Mexican Hat
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
mexican Hat
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
brachychiton
Ratibida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Mexican Hat
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.