Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
South America
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Portulaca grandiflora
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-11
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Well drained
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, Shearing
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Brown Spots, Gray mold, Root rot, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Double
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Depurative, Insect Bites, Liver problems, Snakebite, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Stem, Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, 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
Cottage garden, Edible
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
PORTULACA grandiflora
Common Name
Firewheel
Moss Rose, Portulaca, Sundial Scarlet Portulaca
In Hindi
Firewheel
Portulaca
In German
Feuerrad
Portulak
In French
Firewheel
portulaca
In Spanish
Firewheel
Portulaca
In Greek
Firewheel
Portulaca
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Portulaca
In Polish
Firewheel
Portulaca
In Latin
Firewheel
Portulaca
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Portulaca
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firewheel and Portulaca
Season and care of Firewheel and Portulaca is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Portulaca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Portulaca season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Portulaca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Portulaca is Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Portulaca Physical Information
Firewheel and Portulaca physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Portulaca height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Portulaca are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Portulaca flower color: Red
- Portulaca leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Portulaca
Care of Firewheel and Portulaca 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 Portulaca pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shearing. In summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Portulaca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.