Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
-
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Firewheel
In Hindi
Snow Flake
Firewheel
In German
Schneeflocke
Feuerrad
In French
Flocon de neige
Firewheel
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
Firewheel
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
Firewheel
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Firewheel
In Latin
Aureus
Firewheel
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Firewheel
Season and care of Snow Flake and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Flake and Firewheel Physical Information
Snow Flake and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Firewheel are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Snow Flake and Firewheel
Care of Snow Flake and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Snow Flake 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.