Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
Central America, Mexico
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
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
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
Cocklebur
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
cocklebur
Mousemelon
In German
Klette
Maus Melone
In French
cocklebur
Mousemelon
In Spanish
cadillo
Mousemelon
In Greek
ήρα
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
kokklevor
melão rato
In Polish
kokklevor
mysz melona
In Latin
kokklevor
mouse melon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cucurbitales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Heliantheae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Cocklebur and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Mouse Melon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Cocklebur and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Cocklebur and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cocklebur and Mouse Melon
Care of Cocklebur and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.