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Indian Blanket

4.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)

Blooms easily

Survivor

About Indian Blanket

The flowers are prolific on the barrier islands and will grow in the soft sand along beach walkways. They are now thoroughly naturalized from North Carolina to Florida, with North Carolina being its northern limit. Plant seed in the fall by direct sowing and lightly raking in. It grows well in containers and mass plant it for some amazing warm colors in your landscape.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Gaillardia pulchella

Genus

Gaillardia

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

Also known as

Indian blanket-flower, annual gaillardia, fire-wheel, firewheel, rose-ring blanket-flower and rose-ring gaillardia

How to care for Indian Blanket

💦 Water

How often to water your Indian Blanket

Indian Blanket needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Indian Blanket in your home

Indian Blanket love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Indian Blanket does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Indian Blanket in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Indian Blanket

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Indian Blanket: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Indian Blanket after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Indian Blanket is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

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💦 Water Needs

Indian Blanket prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Indian Blanket requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Indian Blanket is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Indian Blanket does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Indian Blanket should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Indian Blanket is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Indian Blanket can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Indian Blanket can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Indian Blanket, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.