Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Keep ground moist
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, 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
CITRUS
Common Name
Firewheel
Citrus
In Hindi
Firewheel
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Feuerrad
Zitruspflanzen
In French
Firewheel
Citrus
In Spanish
Firewheel
Citrus
In Greek
Firewheel
Citrus
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Citrus é um género
In Polish
Firewheel
Cytrus
In Latin
Firewheel
citrus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Embryophyta
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Citrus
Season and care of Firewheel and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Citrus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Citrus Physical Information
Firewheel and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Citrus are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Citrus
Care of Firewheel and Citrus 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 Citrus pruning is done 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 Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
