Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
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Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
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
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Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Black
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Trumpet
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Firewheel
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Firewheel
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Feuerrad
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Firewheel
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Firewheel
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Firewheel
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Firewheel
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Firewheel
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Firewheel
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Firewheel and Mashua
Season and care of Firewheel and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Mashua season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Firewheel and Mashua Physical Information
Firewheel and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Mashua are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Firewheel and Mashua
Care of Firewheel and Mashua 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 Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.