Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Aquatics
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
India
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
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
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Cocklebur
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
cocklebur
Water Spinach
In German
Klette
Wasser-Spinat
In French
cocklebur
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
cadillo
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
ήρα
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
kokklevor
Espinafre de água
In Polish
kokklevor
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
kokklevor
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Properties of Cocklebur and Water Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Cocklebur and Water Spinach? We provide you with everything About Cocklebur and Water Spinach. Cocklebur doesn't have thorns and Water Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Cocklebur does not have fragrant flowers. Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Water Spinach
Season and care of Cocklebur and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Water Spinach season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocklebur and Water Spinach Physical Information
Cocklebur and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Water Spinach are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Cocklebur and Water Spinach
Care of Cocklebur and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.