Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
River side
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Firewheel
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Firewheel
In German
Eukalyptus
Feuerrad
In French
Eucalyptus
Firewheel
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Firewheel
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Firewheel
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Firewheel
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Firewheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Myrtaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Gaillardia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Firewheel
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Firewheel season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Firewheel Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Firewheel are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Firewheel
Care of Eucalyptus and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally 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 Eucalyptus 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.