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
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Red, Pink, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dry Mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
Cocklebur
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In Hindi
cocklebur
Hoodia
In French
cocklebur
Hoodia
In Spanish
cadillo
Hoodia
In Portuguese
kokklevor
Hoodia
In Polish
kokklevor
Hoodia
In Latin
kokklevor
Hoodia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Gentianales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Stapeliae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Asclepiadoideae
Properties of Cocklebur and Hoodia
Wondering what are the properties of Cocklebur and Hoodia? We provide you with everything About Cocklebur and Hoodia. Cocklebur doesn't have thorns and Hoodia doesn't have thorns. Also Cocklebur does not have fragrant flowers. Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Hoodia 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 Hoodia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Hoodia
Season and care of Cocklebur and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Hoodia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocklebur and Hoodia Physical Information
Cocklebur and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Hoodia are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Cocklebur and Hoodia
Care of Cocklebur and Hoodia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week.