Type
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Shrub
Origin
South Africa
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
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
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
Firewheel
In Hindi
Ice Plant
Firewheel
In German
Eis-Anlage
Feuerrad
In French
Ice Plant
Firewheel
In Spanish
Planta de hielo
Firewheel
In Greek
Plant Ice
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Planta de gelo
Firewheel
In Polish
Ice roślin
Firewheel
In Latin
Ice plant
Firewheel
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Aizoaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Dorotheanthus
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ice Plant and Firewheel
Season and care of Ice Plant and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Ice Plant and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ice Plant season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ice Plant and Firewheel Physical Information
Ice Plant and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ice Plant and Firewheel are as follows:
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Ice Plant and Firewheel
Care of Ice Plant and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and 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. In summer Ice Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.