Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
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, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Trident shaped
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Firewheel
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
Firewheel
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Feuerrad
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Firewheel
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Firewheel
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Firewheel
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Firewheel
Kleiszcze smakowite
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Datureae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Bael
Season and care of Firewheel and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Bael season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bael is Neutral.
Firewheel and Bael Physical Information
Firewheel and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Bael are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Firewheel and Bael
Care of Firewheel and Bael 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 Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.