Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
-
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
hanging chain cholla
Firewheel
In Hindi
jumping cholla
Firewheel
In German
jumping cholla
Feuerrad
In French
jumping cholla
Firewheel
In Spanish
jumping cholla
Firewheel
In Greek
jumping cholla
Firewheel
In Portuguese
jumping cholla
Firewheel
In Polish
jumping cholla
Firewheel
In Latin
jumping cholla
Firewheel
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and Firewheel
Season and care of Jumping Cholla and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jumping Cholla and Firewheel Physical Information
Jumping Cholla and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and Firewheel are as follows:
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Jumping Cholla and Firewheel
Care of Jumping Cholla and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla 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.