Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Habitat
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-4
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, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Loam
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, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Common Name
Firewheel
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
Firewheel
तरबूज़
In German
Feuerrad
Wassermelone
In French
Firewheel
Pastèque
In Spanish
Firewheel
sandía
In Greek
Firewheel
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Firewheel
melancia
In Polish
Firewheel
arbuz
Order
Asterales
Cucurbitales
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Gaillardia
Citrullus
Clade
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Firewheel and Watermelon
Season and care of Firewheel and Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Firewheel and Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firewheel season is Summer and Fall and Watermelon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Watermelon is Neutral.
Firewheel and Watermelon Physical Information
Firewheel and Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Firewheel and Watermelon are as follows:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Care of Firewheel and Watermelon
Care of Firewheel and Watermelon 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 Watermelon 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 Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.