Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
Madagascar
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
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, Moist, Sand, Well drained
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
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Cocklebur
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
cocklebur
Madagascar palm
In German
Klette
Madagaskarpalme
In French
cocklebur
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
cadillo
Palma de Madagascar
In Portuguese
kokklevor
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
kokklevor
Pachypodium
In Latin
kokklevor
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asterales
Gentianales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Xanthium
pachypodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Apocynoideae
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Cocklebur and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Madagascar palm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocklebur and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Cocklebur and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cocklebur and Madagascar palm
Care of Cocklebur and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.