Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Madagascar
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-13
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
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Firewheel
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Firewheel
Devil's Backbone
In German
Feuerrad
Devil's Backbone
In French
Firewheel
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Firewheel
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Firewheel
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Firewheel
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Firewheel
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asteraceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Embryophyta
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Firewheel and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Firewheel and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Firewheel and Devils Backbone
Care of Firewheel and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.