Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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
Coastal Regions
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
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
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
Firewheel
In German
Breiapfelbaum
Feuerrad
In French
Sapotillier
Firewheel
In Spanish
chicle
Firewheel
In Greek
sapodilla
Firewheel
In Portuguese
sapodilla
Firewheel
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
Firewheel
In Latin
sapodilla
Firewheel
Family
Sapotaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Sapoteae
Embryophyta
Season and Care of Sapodilla and Firewheel
Season and care of Sapodilla and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sapodilla and Firewheel Physical Information
Sapodilla and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sapodilla and Firewheel are as follows:
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Sapodilla and Firewheel
Care of Sapodilla and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness 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 Sapodilla 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.