Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
agricultural areas
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
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
Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, Stomach Cancer
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Citrus
Firewheel
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
Firewheel
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Feuerrad
In French
Citrus
Firewheel
In Spanish
Citrus
Firewheel
In Greek
Citrus
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Firewheel
In Polish
Cytrus
Firewheel
In Latin
citrus
Firewheel
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Rutaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Embryophyta
Season and Care of Citrus and Firewheel
Season and care of Citrus and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrus and Firewheel Physical Information
Citrus and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is 60.00 cm and width 244.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Firewheel are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Citrus and Firewheel
Care of Citrus and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Citrus 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.