Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12 - 8
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, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
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
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Average
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
No need to prune, 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
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Firewheel
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
Firewheel
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Feuerrad
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
Firewheel
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Firewheel
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
Firewheel
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Firewheel
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Firewheel
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Firewheel
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Embryophyta
Poaceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Barnadesioideae
Season and Care of Firewheel and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Firewheel and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Timor Black Bamboo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firewheel and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Firewheel and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Firewheel and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Timor Black Bamboo flower color: Yellow green
- Timor Black Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Firewheel and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Firewheel and Timor Black Bamboo 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 Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
