Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Not Available
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
FEROCACTUS
Common Name
Cocklebur
barrel cactus
In Hindi
cocklebur
barrel cactus
In German
Klette
Fass-Kaktus-
In French
cocklebur
Barrel cactus
In Spanish
cadillo
biznaga
In Greek
ήρα
βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
kokklevor
Barrel cactus
In Polish
kokklevor
cactus Barrel
In Latin
kokklevor
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Xanthium
Ferocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Heliantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Properties of Cocklebur and Barrel Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Cocklebur and Barrel Cactus? We provide you with everything About Cocklebur and Barrel Cactus. Cocklebur doesn't have thorns and Barrel Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Cocklebur does not have fragrant flowers. Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Cocklebur and Barrel Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Barrel Cactus
Season and care of Cocklebur and Barrel Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Barrel Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Barrel Cactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocklebur and Barrel Cactus Physical Information
Cocklebur and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Barrel Cactus are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cocklebur and Barrel Cactus
Care of Cocklebur and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available. In summer Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.