Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Male Papaya Tree, Female Papaya Tree, hermaphrodite Tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
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, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark 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
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
14-14-14 Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Swelling, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Inflammation, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
CARICA papaya
Common Name
Firewheel
Papaya
In German
Feuerrad
Papaya
In French
Firewheel
Papaye
In Spanish
Firewheel
Papaya
In Greek
Firewheel
Παπάγια
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Mamão
In Polish
Firewheel
Papaja
In Latin
Firewheel
Papaya
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Caricaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Firewheel and Papaya
Season and care of Firewheel and Papaya is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Papaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Papaya season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Papaya is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Papaya is Acidic, Neutral.
Firewheel and Papaya Physical Information
Firewheel and Papaya physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Papaya height is 457.20 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Papaya are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Papaya flower color: Ivory
- Papaya leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firewheel and Papaya
Care of Firewheel and Papaya 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 Papaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Requires little pruning. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Papaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
