Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
Southern Africa
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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 dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
GASTERIA
Common Name
Cocklebur
Gasteria
In Hindi
cocklebur
Gasteria
In German
Klette
Gasteria
In French
cocklebur
Gasteria
In Spanish
cadillo
Gasteria
In Portuguese
kokklevor
Gasteria
In Polish
kokklevor
Gasteria
In Latin
kokklevor
Gasteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Gasteria
Season and care of Cocklebur and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Gasteria season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocklebur and Gasteria Physical Information
Cocklebur and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cocklebur and Gasteria are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cocklebur and Gasteria
Care of Cocklebur and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.