Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Nymphaea alba
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
21,22
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Circular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
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
Plant grows in water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Firewheel
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
Firewheel
Nymphaea alba
In German
Feuerrad
Weiße Seerose
In French
Firewheel
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
Firewheel
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
Firewheel
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Firewheel
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Firewheel
Nymphaea alba
Order
Asterales
Nymphaeales
Family
Asteraceae
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Nymphaea
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Firewheel and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Firewheel and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Firewheel and Nymphaea Alba. Firewheel doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Firewheel does not have fragrant flowers. Firewheel has allergic reactions like and Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Firewheel and Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firewheel and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Firewheel and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Nymphaea Alba season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Firewheel and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Firewheel and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Firewheel and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.