Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
South America
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water excessively
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
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Mealybugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Cocklebur
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
cocklebur
Gymnocalycium
In German
Klette
Gymnocalycium
In French
cocklebur
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
cadillo
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
ήρα
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
kokklevor
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
kokklevor
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
kokklevor
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Xanthium
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Cocklebur and Gymnocalycium
Wondering what are the properties of Cocklebur and Gymnocalycium? We provide you with everything About Cocklebur and Gymnocalycium. Cocklebur doesn't have thorns and Gymnocalycium doesn't have thorns. Also Cocklebur does not have fragrant flowers. Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Gymnocalycium 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 Gymnocalycium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Cocklebur and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Gymnocalycium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Cocklebur and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Cocklebur and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Care of Cocklebur and Gymnocalycium
Care of Cocklebur and Gymnocalycium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.