Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-10
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
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Firewheel
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
Firewheel
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Feuerrad
Old Man Cactus
In French
Firewheel
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Firewheel
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Firewheel
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Firewheel
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Firewheel
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Firewheel and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Old Man Cactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Firewheel and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Firewheel and Old Man Cactus
Care of Firewheel and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.