Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Cocklebur
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
cocklebur
बिगोनिया
In French
cocklebur
Begonia
In Spanish
cadillo
Begonia
In Portuguese
kokklevor
Begônia
In Polish
kokklevor
Begonia
In Latin
kokklevor
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cucurbitales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Heliantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Begonia
Season and care of Cocklebur and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Begonia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Cocklebur and Begonia Physical Information
Cocklebur and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Begonia are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Cocklebur and Begonia
Care of Cocklebur and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.