Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Shrub
Origin
Brazil
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
Not Available
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, White
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Thripes
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cassia leptophylla
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
gold medallion tree
Firewheel
In Hindi
gold medallion tree
Firewheel
In German
gold medallion tree
Feuerrad
In French
gold medallion tree
Firewheel
In Spanish
árbol medallón de oro
Firewheel
In Greek
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
Firewheel
In Portuguese
árvore medalhão de ouro
Firewheel
In Polish
Drzewo Medalion złota
Firewheel
In Latin
aureus arbore
Firewheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cassia Leptophylla and Firewheel
Wondering what are the properties of Cassia Leptophylla and Firewheel? We provide you with everything About Cassia Leptophylla and Firewheel. Cassia Leptophylla doesn't have thorns and Firewheel doesn't have thorns. Also Cassia Leptophylla does not have fragrant flowers. Cassia Leptophylla has allergic reactions like Not Available and Firewheel has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cassia Leptophylla and Firewheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cassia Leptophylla and Firewheel
Season and care of Cassia Leptophylla and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Cassia Leptophylla and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cassia Leptophylla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cassia Leptophylla and Firewheel Physical Information
Cassia Leptophylla and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cassia Leptophylla and Firewheel are as follows:
Cassia Leptophylla flower color: Yellow
Cassia Leptophylla leaf color: Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Cassia Leptophylla and Firewheel
Care of Cassia Leptophylla and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning 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 Cassia Leptophylla 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.