Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
World/Pandemic
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Lakes, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, 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
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
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 away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
hair algae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Double
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
UTRICULARIA
Common Name
Firewheel
Bladderwort
In Hindi
Firewheel
Bladderwort plant
In German
Feuerrad
bladderwort Pflanze
In French
Firewheel
plante Bladderwort
In Spanish
Firewheel
planta bladderwort
In Greek
Firewheel
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
In Portuguese
Firewheel
planta bladderwort
In Polish
Firewheel
Bladderwort roślin
In Latin
Firewheel
bladderwort herba
Order
Asterales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asteraceae
Lentibulariaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Utricularia
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Pitcairnioideae
Properties of Firewheel and Bladderwort
Wondering what are the properties of Firewheel and Bladderwort? We provide you with everything About Firewheel and Bladderwort. Firewheel doesn't have thorns and Bladderwort doesn't have thorns. Also Firewheel does not have fragrant flowers. Firewheel has allergic reactions like and Bladderwort has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Firewheel and Bladderwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firewheel and Bladderwort
Season and care of Firewheel and Bladderwort is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Bladderwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Bladderwort season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bladderwort is while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Firewheel and Bladderwort Physical Information
Firewheel and Bladderwort physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Bladderwort are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Bladderwort flower color: Yellow, Purple and Lavender
- Bladderwort leaf color:
Care of Firewheel and Bladderwort
Care of Firewheel and Bladderwort 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 Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, 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 Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.