Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
Melanesia
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Cocklebur
Copperleaf
In Hindi
cocklebur
Copperleaf
In German
Klette
Copperleaf
In French
cocklebur
Copperleaf
In Spanish
cadillo
copperleaf
In Portuguese
kokklevor
Copperleaf
In Polish
kokklevor
CopperLeaf
In Latin
kokklevor
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Euphorbiales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Heliantheae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Copperleaf
Season and care of Cocklebur and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Cocklebur and Copperleaf Physical Information
Cocklebur and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Copperleaf are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Cocklebur and Copperleaf
Care of Cocklebur and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.