Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
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Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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 main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
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Itchiness, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Firewheel
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
Firewheel
Bilimbi
In German
Feuerrad
bilimbi
In French
Firewheel
bilimbi
In Spanish
Firewheel
bilimbi
In Greek
Firewheel
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Firewheel
bilimbi
In Polish
Firewheel
bilimbi
In Latin
Firewheel
Rondo Beardtongue
Order
Asterales
Oxalidales
Family
Asteraceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Averrhoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Firewheel and Bilimbi
Season and care of Firewheel and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Bilimbi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Bilimbi Physical Information
Firewheel and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Bilimbi are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Bilimbi
Care of Firewheel and Bilimbi 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 Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.