Cocklebur

Devils Backbone

About Cocklebur and Devils Backbone

Cocklebur

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Shrub

Origin

Northern Africa, South Africa

Madagascar

Types

Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

5.10 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Burgundy

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Egg-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Fall

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Skin irritation

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Xanthium strumarium

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

Cocklebur

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

cocklebur

Devil's Backbone

In German

Klette

Devil's Backbone

In French

cocklebur

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

cadillo

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

ήρα

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

kokklevor

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

kokklevor

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

kokklevor

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Malpighiales

Family

Asclepiadaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Xanthium

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Heliantheae

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

2002000

1 27800

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Properties of Cocklebur and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Cocklebur and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Cocklebur and Devils Backbone. Cocklebur doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Cocklebur does not have fragrant flowers. Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cocklebur and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Cocklebur and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Cocklebur and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Cocklebur and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Cocklebur and Devils Backbone

Care of Cocklebur and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.