Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit, Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
Northern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
Xanthium strumarium
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
Cocklebur
In German
Stachelbeere
Klette
In French
Groseille à maquereau
cocklebur
In Spanish
Grosella
cadillo
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
ήρα
In Portuguese
Groselha
kokklevor
In Polish
Agrest
kokklevor
In Latin
hominem
kokklevor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Genus
Phyllanthus
Xanthium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Cocklebur
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Cocklebur is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Cocklebur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocklebur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Gooseberry and Cocklebur Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Cocklebur physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Cocklebur are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
- Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Cocklebur
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Cocklebur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Gooseberry 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.