Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
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
Mediterranean region
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Rich
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Rich
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
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
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Citrus limetta
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
Firewheel
In Hindi
मौसम्बी
Firewheel
In German
süße Limone
Feuerrad
In French
Citrus limetta
Firewheel
In Spanish
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
Firewheel
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
Firewheel
In Portuguese
doce de limão
Firewheel
In Polish
słodkie limonki
Firewheel
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Firewheel
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Rutaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Embryophyta
Properties of Sweet Lime and Firewheel
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Lime and Firewheel? We provide you with everything About Sweet Lime and Firewheel. Sweet Lime has thorns and Firewheel doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Lime does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Lime has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting and wheezing and Firewheel has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Sweet Lime and Firewheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Lime and Firewheel
Season and care of Sweet Lime and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Lime and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Lime season is All year and Firewheel season is All year. The type of soil for Sweet Lime is Rich and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Lime is Acidic and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Lime and Firewheel Physical Information
Sweet Lime and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sweet Lime and Firewheel are as follows:
Sweet Lime flower color: White
Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Sweet Lime and Firewheel
Care of Sweet Lime and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches 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 Sweet Lime 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.