Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Shrub
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
old gardens
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange Red, Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning
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
Apply 15-5-15
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Delonix regia
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
Firewheel
In Hindi
गुलमोहर
Firewheel
In German
Flammenbaum
Feuerrad
In French
Delonix regia
Firewheel
In Spanish
malinche
Firewheel
In Greek
Delonix regia
Firewheel
In Portuguese
flamboiã
Firewheel
In Polish
wianowłostka królewska
Firewheel
In Latin
CHORIZIA
Firewheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Royal Poinciana and Firewheel
Wondering what are the properties of Royal Poinciana and Firewheel? We provide you with everything About Royal Poinciana and Firewheel. Royal Poinciana doesn't have thorns and Firewheel doesn't have thorns. Also Royal Poinciana does not have fragrant flowers. Royal Poinciana has allergic reactions like Not Available and Firewheel has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Royal Poinciana and Firewheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Royal Poinciana and Firewheel
Season and care of Royal Poinciana and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Poinciana and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Poinciana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Firewheel season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Royal Poinciana and Firewheel Physical Information
Royal Poinciana and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Royal Poinciana and Firewheel are as follows:
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Royal Poinciana and Firewheel
Care of Royal Poinciana and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning 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 Royal Poinciana 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.