Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
Sunset Zone
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
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Firewheel
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Firewheel
Aaron Caladium
In German
Feuerrad
Aaron Caladium
In French
Firewheel
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Firewheel
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Firewheel
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Firewheel
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Firewheel
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Alismatales
Family
Asteraceae
Araceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Firewheel and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Firewheel and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Firewheel and Aaron Caladium
Care of Firewheel and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.