Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
Madagascar
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
gardens, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Light Green, Purplish-black
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Linear
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Poisonous, Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
PACHYPODIUM geayi
Common Name
Cocklebur
Madagaskar Palm
In Hindi
cocklebur
Pachypodium
In German
Klette
Pachypodium
In French
cocklebur
Pachypodium
In Spanish
cadillo
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
kokklevor
Narrowleaf estrela do deserto
In Polish
kokklevor
Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki
In Latin
kokklevor
Pachypodium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Gentianales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Xanthium
pachypodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Apocynoideae
Properties of Cocklebur and Pachypodium
Wondering what are the properties of Cocklebur and Pachypodium? We provide you with everything About Cocklebur and Pachypodium. Cocklebur doesn't have thorns and Pachypodium doesn't have thorns. Also Cocklebur does not have fragrant flowers. Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Pachypodium 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 Pachypodium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Pachypodium
Season and care of Cocklebur and Pachypodium is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Pachypodium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Pachypodium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Pachypodium is Sand while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pachypodium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocklebur and Pachypodium Physical Information
Cocklebur and Pachypodium physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Pachypodium are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Pachypodium flower color: White
- Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Cocklebur and Pachypodium
Care of Cocklebur and Pachypodium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pachypodium 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 Pachypodium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.