Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
South America
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water daily during growing season, 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
Acidic, Neutral
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Cocklebur
Peanut
In Hindi
cocklebur
मूंगफली
In French
cocklebur
Cacahuète
In Greek
ήρα
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
kokklevor
Amendoim
In Polish
kokklevor
Arachid
In Latin
kokklevor
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Heliantheae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Peanut
Season and care of Cocklebur and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Cocklebur and Peanut Physical Information
Cocklebur and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Peanut are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Cocklebur and Peanut
Care of Cocklebur and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.