Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Gold, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Tubular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, 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, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
Common Name
Cocklebur
Bougainvillea
In Hindi
cocklebur
Bougainvillea
In German
Klette
Bougainvillea
In French
cocklebur
Bougainvilliers
In Spanish
cadillo
Bougainvillea
In Greek
ήρα
Bougainvillea
In Portuguese
kokklevor
Bougainvillea
In Polish
kokklevor
Bugenwilli
In Latin
kokklevor
Bougainvillea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Xanthium
Bougainvillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Bougainvillea
Season and care of Cocklebur and Bougainvillea is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Bougainvillea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Bougainvillea season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocklebur and Bougainvillea Physical Information
Cocklebur and Bougainvillea physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Bougainvillea are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
- Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cocklebur and Bougainvillea
Care of Cocklebur and Bougainvillea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, 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 Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.