Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual
Origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Tropical Climate
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
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, 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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, water on alternate days
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
Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Red spider mite, Striped cucumber beetles
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Ornamental use
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Blood disorders, Culinary Usage, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Laxative, Nutritive, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent, Used in making musical instruments
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lagenaria siceraria
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
calabash, bottle gourd, white-flowered gourd, opo squash
Firewheel
In German
Flaschenkürbis
Feuerrad
In French
Lagenaria siceraria
Firewheel
In Spanish
Lagenaria siceraria
Firewheel
In Greek
Τσότρα
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Cabaça
Firewheel
In Polish
Tykwa pospolita
Firewheel
In Latin
utrem cucurbita
Firewheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cucurbitales
Asterales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Coccinia
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottle Gourd and Firewheel
Season and care of Bottle Gourd and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Gourd and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottle Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Gourd is Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Gourd and Firewheel Physical Information
Bottle Gourd and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bottle Gourd and Firewheel are as follows:
Bottle Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Bottle Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bottle Gourd and Firewheel
Care of Bottle Gourd and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottle Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Bottle Gourd 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.