Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus, Flowering Plants, Fruits, Houseplant, native plant natural landscaping, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
Not Available
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
In desert grasslands, Rocky Mountains, sandy seeps, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Purple, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Common Name
Cocklebur
Texas rainbow cactus, Spiny hedgehog cactus
In Hindi
cocklebur
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In German
Klette
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In French
cocklebur
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In Spanish
cadillo
Dasyacanthus echinocereus
In Greek
ήρα
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In Portuguese
kokklevor
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In Polish
kokklevor
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In Latin
kokklevor
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Xanthium
Echinocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cocklebur and Rainbow Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Cocklebur and Rainbow Cactus? We provide you with everything About Cocklebur and Rainbow Cactus. Cocklebur doesn't have thorns and Rainbow Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Cocklebur does not have fragrant flowers. Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Rainbow Cactus 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 Rainbow Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Rainbow Cactus
Season and care of Cocklebur and Rainbow Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Rainbow Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Rainbow Cactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Rainbow Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rainbow Cactus is Not Available.
Cocklebur and Rainbow Cactus Physical Information
Cocklebur and Rainbow Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Rainbow Cactus height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Rainbow Cactus are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Rainbow Cactus flower color: Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink and Red
- Rainbow Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cocklebur and Rainbow Cactus
Care of Cocklebur and Rainbow Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rainbow Cactus 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 Rainbow Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.