Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
Beans
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Cocklebur
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
cocklebur
बीजपत्र
In German
Klette
Cotyledon
In French
cocklebur
Cotyledon
In Spanish
cadillo
Cotyledon
In Greek
ήρα
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
kokklevor
Cotyledon
In Polish
kokklevor
Liścień
In Latin
kokklevor
Cotyledon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Xanthium
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Tribe
Heliantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Properties of Cocklebur and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Cocklebur and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Cocklebur and Cotyledon. Cocklebur doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Cocklebur does not have fragrant flowers. Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Cotyledon
Season and care of Cocklebur and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Cotyledon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Cocklebur and Cotyledon Physical Information
Cocklebur and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Cotyledon are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Cocklebur and Cotyledon
Care of Cocklebur and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.