Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of 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
Full Sun
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, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
YUCCA brevifolia
Common Name
Cocklebur
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
In Hindi
cocklebur
Joshua Tree
In German
Klette
Joshua Tree
In French
cocklebur
Joshua Tree
In Spanish
cadillo
Árbol de Joshua
In Portuguese
kokklevor
Joshua Tree
In Polish
kokklevor
Joshua Tree
In Latin
kokklevor
Joshua ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Joshua Tree
Season and care of Cocklebur and Joshua Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Joshua Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Joshua Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocklebur and Joshua Tree Physical Information
Cocklebur and Joshua Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Joshua Tree are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Cocklebur and Joshua Tree
Care of Cocklebur and Joshua Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.