Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Northern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
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
Not Available
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
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
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Hatiora salicornioides
Xanthium strumarium
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Cocklebur
In Hindi
Hatiora
cocklebur
In French
Hatiora
cocklebur
In Spanish
Hatiora
cadillo
In Portuguese
Hatiora
kokklevor
In Polish
hatiora
kokklevor
In Latin
Hatiora
kokklevor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Hatiora and Cocklebur
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Cocklebur? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Cocklebur. Hatiora has thorns and Cocklebur doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Hatiora and Cocklebur and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Cocklebur
Season and care of Hatiora and Cocklebur is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Cocklebur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is Not Available and Cocklebur season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hatiora and Cocklebur Physical Information
Hatiora and Cocklebur physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Cocklebur are as follows:
Hatiora flower color: Not Available
Hatiora leaf color: Not Available
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
- Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Hatiora and Cocklebur
Care of Hatiora and Cocklebur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hatiora 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.