Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
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Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Woodlands
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during 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
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Insects
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Firewheel
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Firewheel
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Feuerrad
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Firewheel
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Firewheel
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Firewheel
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Firewheel
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Firewheel
Order
Euphorbiales
Asterales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Aleurites
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Aleuritideae
Embryophyta
Season and Care of Kukui and Firewheel
Season and care of Kukui and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kukui and Firewheel Physical Information
Kukui and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Firewheel are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Kukui and Firewheel
Care of Kukui and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.