Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Irregular
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
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
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
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
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Firewheel
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
Firewheel
Konjac
In German
Feuerrad
Teufelszunge
In French
Firewheel
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Firewheel
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Firewheel
Konjac
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Firewheel
konjac
In Latin
Firewheel
Konjac
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Alismatales
Family
Asteraceae
Araceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Thomsonieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Firewheel and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Devil's Tongue season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Firewheel and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Devil's Tongue
Care of Firewheel and Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.