Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin, Africa
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
C melo subsp melo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
gardens, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-4
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Loam
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
Remove Vines
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular problems, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, Immunity, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
CUCUMIS melo
Common Name
Firewheel
Cantaloupe, Casaba Melon, Honey Dew, Melon, Muskmelon
In Hindi
Firewheel
खरबूजा
In German
Feuerrad
Cantaloup Melone
In French
Firewheel
Cantaloup
In Spanish
Firewheel
Cantalupo
In Greek
Firewheel
Πεπονάκι
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Cantalupo
In Polish
Firewheel
Kantalupa
In Latin
Firewheel
cantaloupe
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cucurbitales
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Embryophyta
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Cantaloupe
Season and care of Firewheel and Cantaloupe is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Cantaloupe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Cantaloupe season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cantaloupe is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cantaloupe is Neutral.
Firewheel and Cantaloupe Physical Information
Firewheel and Cantaloupe physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cantaloupe height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Cantaloupe are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Cantaloupe flower color: Yellow
- Cantaloupe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Firewheel and Cantaloupe
Care of Firewheel and Cantaloupe 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 Cantaloupe pruning is done Remove Vines. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cantaloupe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.