Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Dasylirion wheeleri
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Spoon flower, Common sotol
Firewheel
In Hindi
डेजर्ट चम्मच
Firewheel
In German
Esslöffel
Feuerrad
In French
Desert cuillère
Firewheel
In Spanish
Desierto cuchara
Firewheel
In Greek
Desert κουτάλι
Firewheel
In Portuguese
colher Desert
Firewheel
In Polish
Desert łyżka
Firewheel
In Latin
cochleari deserto
Firewheel
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Agavaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Dasylirion
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Season and Care of Desert Spoon and Firewheel
Season and care of Desert Spoon and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Spoon and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Spoon and Firewheel Physical Information
Desert Spoon and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Desert Spoon and Firewheel are as follows:
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Desert Spoon and Firewheel
Care of Desert Spoon and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon 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.