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What is

Life Span

Annual
Annual

Type

Shrub
Fruit

Origin

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, India, China

Types

Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Citrus sinensis

Number of Varieties

250
0 40000
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Habitat

Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
Farms, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1
11-9

Sunset Zone

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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm460.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.50 cm300.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red
White, Red, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black
Orange, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loamy, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun

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
Requires little pruning, Shape and thin as needed

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Acidic Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Double
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
-

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
-

Part of Plant Used

Flowers
Fruits

Other Uses

Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Culinary use

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'

Common Name

Firewheel
Orange, Valencia Orange

In Hindi

Firewheel
वालेंसिया ऑरेंज

In German

Feuerrad
Valencia-orange

In French

Firewheel
orange de Valence

In Spanish

Firewheel
Naranja Valencia

In Greek

Firewheel
Valencia Orange

In Portuguese

Firewheel
Valencia Laranja

In Polish

Firewheel
Valencia Pomarańczowy

In Latin

Firewheel
Aliquam Valencia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

-
Tracheophyta

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales
Sapindales

Family

Asteraceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Gaillardia
Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Embryophyta
Citreae

Subfamily

-
Aurantioideae

Number of Species

25100
1 27800
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Difference Between Firewheel and Valencia Orange

If you are confused whether Firewheel or Valencia Orange are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Firewheel and Valencia Orange Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Firewheel are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and fertilize in spring, whereas for Valencia Orange fertilizers required are Acidic Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Firewheel and Valencia Orange if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Firewheel and Valencia Orange

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Compare Facts of Firewheel vs Valencia Orange

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