Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-4
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach, Burgundy, Dark Red, Dark Blue
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
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
Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ZEA mays 'Cutie Pops'
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Indian Corn
Firewheel
In Hindi
इंडियन मकई
Firewheel
In Spanish
Maíz indio
Firewheel
In Greek
Αραβόσιτος
Firewheel
In Portuguese
milho
Firewheel
In Polish
Indian Corn
Firewheel
In Latin
Latin Re frumentaria
Firewheel
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Embryophyta
Properties of Indian Corn and Firewheel
Wondering what are the properties of Indian Corn and Firewheel? We provide you with everything About Indian Corn and Firewheel. Indian Corn doesn't have thorns and Firewheel doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Corn does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Corn has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting and Firewheel has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Indian Corn and Firewheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Indian Corn and Firewheel
Season and care of Indian Corn and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Corn and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Corn season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Indian Corn is Loam and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Corn is Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Corn and Firewheel Physical Information
Indian Corn and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Corn height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Indian Corn and Firewheel are as follows:
Indian Corn flower color:
Indian Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Indian Corn and Firewheel
Care of Indian Corn and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Indian Corn 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.