Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds, root cutting
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 Soil well drained
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
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Beans
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Firewheel
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
Firewheel
बीजपत्र
In German
Feuerrad
Cotyledon
In French
Firewheel
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Firewheel
Cotyledon
In Greek
Firewheel
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Cotyledon
In Polish
Firewheel
Liścień
In Latin
Firewheel
Cotyledon
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Rosids
Season and Care of Firewheel and Cotyledon
Season and care of Firewheel and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Cotyledon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Firewheel and Cotyledon Physical Information
Firewheel and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Cotyledon are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Firewheel and Cotyledon
Care of Firewheel and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.