Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Madagascar, Not Available
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Temperate Regions
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Applicable
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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
Not Available
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
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
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies, Mosquitos
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Chest pain, Ear ache, Fever, Headache, Laxative, Leprosy, Small pox, Stomach spasms, Strengthen gums, Treating fever, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
KALANCHOE
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Kalanchoe Panda Plant, Panda Plant, Pussy Ears, Chocolate Soldier, Cocoon Plant, Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe, Plush Plant, White Lady, Panda-Bear Plant, Kalanchoe
Firewheel
In Hindi
पांडा संयंत्र
Firewheel
In German
Panda -Anlage
Feuerrad
In French
installation de Panda
Firewheel
In Spanish
planta de Panda
Firewheel
In Greek
φυτό Panda
Firewheel
In Portuguese
planta Panda
Firewheel
In Polish
Panda roślin
Firewheel
In Latin
Panda herba
Firewheel
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Saxifragales
Asterales
Family
Crassulaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Widow's-thrill
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Kalanchoeae
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Panda Plant and Firewheel
Season and care of Panda Plant and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Panda Plant and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Panda Plant season is Spring and Firewheel season is Spring. The type of soil for Panda Plant is Sandy, Well drained and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Panda Plant is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Panda Plant and Firewheel Physical Information
Panda Plant and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Panda Plant height is 45.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Panda Plant and Firewheel are as follows:
Panda Plant flower color: Yellow green
Panda Plant leaf color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Panda Plant and Firewheel
Care of Panda Plant and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Panda Plant 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 Panda 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.