Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
South America
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
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
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
ANANAS
Common Name
Firewheel
Pineapple
In Hindi
Firewheel
अनानास
In German
Feuerrad
Ananas
In French
Firewheel
Ananas
In Spanish
Firewheel
Piña
In Greek
Firewheel
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Abacaxi
In Polish
Firewheel
Ananas
In Latin
Firewheel
Pineapple
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Lilopsida
Order
Asterales
Bromeliales
Family
Asteraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Pineapple
Season and care of Firewheel and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Firewheel and Pineapple Physical Information
Firewheel and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Pineapple are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Firewheel and Pineapple
Care of Firewheel and Pineapple 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 Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.