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About Cocklebur and False Christmas Cactus

Cocklebur
False Christmas Cactus
About False Christmas Cactus and Cocklebur


What is
Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   
Type
Cactus or Succulent   
Cactus or Succulent   
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa   
Brazil   
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium   
Not Available   
Number of Varieties
3   
99+
3   
99+
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides   
Coastal Mountains, Humid climates   
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   
AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
12-10   
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Habit
Clump-Forming   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
5.10 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
15.20 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy   
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   
Fruit Color
Brown, Green   
Pink   
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green   
Green   
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green   
Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green   
Green   
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green   
Green   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped   
Toothed   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Summer, Fall   
Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Growth Rate
Slow   
Medium   
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall   
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   
Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   
How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Stem Planting, Transplanting   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
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   
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   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
Showy   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Semi-Double   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
No   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
No   
No   
Showy Bark
Yes   
No   
Foliage Texture
Bold   
Bold   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
No   
No   
Attracts
Not Available   
Not Available   
Allergy
Skin irritation   
Eye irritation, sneezing   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
No   
No   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic   
Not Available   
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root   
Leaves   
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties   
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant   
Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall   
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium   
SCHLUMBERGERA truncata   
Common Name
Cocklebur   
False Christmas Cactus   
In Hindi
cocklebur   
False Christmas Cactus   
In German
Klette   
False Christmas Cactus   
In French
cocklebur   
Cactus de Noël   
In Spanish
cadillo   
cactus de navidad   
In Greek
ήρα   
False Christmas Cactus   
In Portuguese
kokklevor   
flor de maio   
In Polish
kokklevor   
Szlumbergera ucięta   
In Latin
kokklevor   
False Christmas Cactus   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Asterales   
Caryophyllales   
Family
Asclepiadaceae   
Cactaceae   
Genus
Xanthium   
Schlumbergera   
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Tribe
Heliantheae   
Rhipsalideae   
Subfamily
Asteroideae   
Cactoideae   
Number of Species
200   
99+
Not Available   
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Properties of Cocklebur and False Christmas Cactus

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

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Season and Care of Cocklebur and False Christmas Cactus

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

Cocklebur and False Christmas Cactus Physical Information

Cocklebur and False Christmas Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas False Christmas Cactus height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and False Christmas Cactus are as follows:

Care of Cocklebur and False Christmas Cactus

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

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