Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
India
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Sword-like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Analgesic
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
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Tropical
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
Sansevieria trifasciata
Common Name
Cocklebur
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
In Hindi
cocklebur
नाग संयंत्र
In German
Klette
Snake plant
In French
cocklebur
Snake plant
In Spanish
cadillo
Snake plant
In Portuguese
kokklevor
Snake plant
In Polish
kokklevor
wąż roślin
In Latin
kokklevor
Snake plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Xanthium
Sansevieria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Nolinoideae
Properties of Cocklebur and Snake Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Cocklebur and Snake Plant? We provide you with everything About Cocklebur and Snake Plant. Cocklebur doesn't have thorns and Snake Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Cocklebur does not have fragrant flowers. Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Snake Plant
Season and care of Cocklebur and Snake Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Snake Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Snake Plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Cocklebur and Snake Plant Physical Information
Cocklebur and Snake Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Snake Plant are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Snake Plant flower color: White
- Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cocklebur and Snake Plant
Care of Cocklebur and Snake Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.