Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
South Africa
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
9 - 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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Spring, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Needs less watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
Firewheel
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
Firewheel
Ice Plant
In German
Feuerrad
Eis-Anlage
In French
Firewheel
Ice Plant
In Spanish
Firewheel
Planta de hielo
In Greek
Firewheel
Plant Ice
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Planta de gelo
In Polish
Firewheel
Ice roślin
In Latin
Firewheel
Ice plant
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Aizoaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Ice Plant
Season and care of Firewheel and Ice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Ice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Ice Plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Ice Plant Physical Information
Firewheel and Ice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Ice Plant are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
- Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Care of Firewheel and Ice Plant
Care of Firewheel and Ice Plant 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 Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ice Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.