Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-9
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
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Irregular
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, 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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, 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 every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Firewheel
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Firewheel
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Feuerrad
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Firewheel
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Firewheel
árbol del pan
In Greek
Firewheel
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Firewheel
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Urticales
Family
Asteraceae
Moraceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Embryophyta
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Breadfruit
Season and care of Firewheel and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Breadfruit season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Breadfruit Physical Information
Firewheel and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Breadfruit are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Breadfruit
Care of Firewheel and Breadfruit 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 Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
