Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northern Africa, South Africa
Types
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Skin cuts
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS
Xanthium strumarium
Common Name
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
Cocklebur
In Hindi
echinocactus
cocklebur
In German
echinocactus
Klette
In French
echinocactus
cocklebur
In Spanish
echinocactus
cadillo
In Greek
Echinocactus
ήρα
In Portuguese
Echinocactus
kokklevor
In Polish
Echinocactus
kokklevor
In Latin
Echinocactus
kokklevor
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Xanthium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Echinocactus and Cocklebur
Season and care of Echinocactus and Cocklebur is important to know. While considering everything about Echinocactus and Cocklebur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocklebur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand and for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Echinocactus and Cocklebur Physical Information
Echinocactus and Cocklebur physical information is very important for comparison. Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Echinocactus and Cocklebur are as follows:
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Echinocactus leaf color: Not Available
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
- Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Echinocactus and Cocklebur
Care of Echinocactus and Cocklebur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.