Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Africa
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Earlibrew, Honey King, Moonshine, Brilliance,Honey Chow
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Semi arid regions
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, Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
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
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
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 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
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cucumber beetles, Downy mildew, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Spider mites
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
breathing problems, Cough, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Throat itching, wheezing
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
Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Added to salads, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
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 'Honey I Dew'
Common Name
Firewheel
Honey I Dew Honeydew, Honeydew
In Hindi
Firewheel
खरबूज़ा [kharabooza]
In German
Feuerrad
Honigtau
In French
Firewheel
Miellat
In Spanish
Firewheel
Gotas de miel
In Greek
Firewheel
πεπόνι μελιτώματος [pepóni melitómatos]
In Portuguese
Firewheel
melão de Honeydew
In Polish
Firewheel
melon spadzi
In Latin
Firewheel
honeydew
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cucurbitales
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Honeydew
Season and care of Firewheel and Honeydew is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Honeydew Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Honeydew season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Honeydew is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Honeydew is Neutral.
Firewheel and Honeydew Physical Information
Firewheel and Honeydew physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Honeydew height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Honeydew are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Honeydew flower color: Yellow
- Honeydew leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Honeydew
Care of Firewheel and Honeydew 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 Honeydew 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 Honeydew needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.