Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern United States
Northern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not available
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Salt, Wind
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS parviflora
Xanthium strumarium
Common Name
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
Cocklebur
In Hindi
Bottlebrush Buckeye
cocklebur
In German
Buckeye Putzer
Klette
In French
Bottlebrush Buckeye
cocklebur
In Spanish
bottlebrush Buckeye
cadillo
In Greek
bottlebrush Buckeye
ήρα
In Portuguese
Bottlebrush Buckeye
kokklevor
In Polish
Bottlebrush Buckeye
kokklevor
In Latin
bottlebrush Buckeye
kokklevor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asterales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cocklebur
Season and care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cocklebur is important to know. While considering everything about Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cocklebur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cocklebur season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cocklebur Physical Information
Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cocklebur physical information is very important for comparison. Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cocklebur are as follows:
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
- Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cocklebur
Care of Bottlebrush Buckeye and Cocklebur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.