Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Firewheel
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
Firewheel
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Feuerrad
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Firewheel
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
Firewheel
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Firewheel
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Firewheel
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Datureae
Embryophyta
Season and Care of Bael and Firewheel
Season and care of Bael and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Firewheel Physical Information
Bael and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bael and Firewheel are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bael and Firewheel
Care of Bael and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.