Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Canary Islands
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Echium pininana
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
tropical environments
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Irregular
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHIUM pininana
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
Firewheel
In Hindi
Tree Echium
Firewheel
In German
Baum Aciam
Feuerrad
In French
Arbre ACIAM
Firewheel
In Spanish
árbol Aciam
Firewheel
In Greek
δέντρο Aciam
Firewheel
In Portuguese
árvore Aciam
Firewheel
In Polish
drzewo Aciam
Firewheel
In Latin
lignum Aciam
Firewheel
Family
Boraginaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Properties of Tree Echium and Firewheel
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Echium and Firewheel? We provide you with everything About Tree Echium and Firewheel. Tree Echium doesn't have thorns and Firewheel doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Echium does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Echium has allergic reactions like and Firewheel has allergic reactions like . 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 Tree Echium and Firewheel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Echium and Firewheel
Season and care of Tree Echium and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Echium and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Echium season is and Firewheel season is . The type of soil for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Echium and Firewheel Physical Information
Tree Echium and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tree Echium and Firewheel are as follows:
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Tree Echium and Firewheel
Care of Tree Echium and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Echium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Tree Echium 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.