Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
South America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Portulaca grandiflora
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-11
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Slightly Acidic
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
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, Shearing
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
Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Brown Spots, Gray mold, Root rot, Stem rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Insect Bites, Liver problems, Snakebite, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem, Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Edible
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PORTULACA grandiflora
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Moss Rose, Portulaca, Sundial Scarlet Portulaca
Firewheel
In Hindi
Portulaca
Firewheel
In German
Portulak
Feuerrad
In French
portulaca
Firewheel
In Spanish
Portulaca
Firewheel
In Greek
Portulaca
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Portulaca
Firewheel
In Polish
Portulaca
Firewheel
In Latin
Portulaca
Firewheel
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Portulacaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Portulaca
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Season and Care of Portulaca and Firewheel
Season and care of Portulaca and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Portulaca and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Portulaca season is Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Portulaca is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Portulaca is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Portulaca and Firewheel Physical Information
Portulaca and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Portulaca height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Portulaca and Firewheel are as follows:
Portulaca flower color: Red
Portulaca leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Portulaca and Firewheel
Care of Portulaca and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Portulaca pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shearing 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 Portulaca 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.