Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa
Northern Africa, South Africa
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Habitat
Desert
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
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
Spring
Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Once a week
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
No pruning needed in the early stages
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Dry Mouth
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Hoodia gordonii
Xanthium strumarium
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
Cocklebur
In Hindi
Hoodia
cocklebur
In French
Hoodia
cocklebur
In Spanish
Hoodia
cadillo
In Portuguese
Hoodia
kokklevor
In Polish
Hoodia
kokklevor
In Latin
Hoodia
kokklevor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Apocynaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Stapeliae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Hoodia and Cocklebur
Wondering what are the properties of Hoodia and Cocklebur? We provide you with everything About Hoodia and Cocklebur. Hoodia has thorns and Cocklebur doesn't have thorns. Also Hoodia does not have fragrant flowers. Hoodia has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth and Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth. 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 Hoodia and Cocklebur and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hoodia and Cocklebur
Season and care of Hoodia and Cocklebur is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Cocklebur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocklebur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hoodia and Cocklebur Physical Information
Hoodia and Cocklebur physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Hoodia and Cocklebur are as follows:
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
- Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Hoodia and Cocklebur
Care of Hoodia and Cocklebur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.