Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Brazil
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Firewheel
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Firewheel
Abutilon
In German
Feuerrad
Abutilon
In French
Firewheel
Abutilon
In Spanish
Firewheel
Abutilon
In Greek
Firewheel
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Abutilon
In Polish
Firewheel
Abutilon
In Latin
Firewheel
Abutilon
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Embryophyta
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Abutilon
Season and care of Firewheel and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Abutilon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Abutilon Physical Information
Firewheel and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Abutilon are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Abutilon
Care of Firewheel and Abutilon 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 Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.