Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Madagascar
Northern Africa, South Africa
Types
Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Habitat
gardens, Rocky areas
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Purplish-black
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous, Skin cuts
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
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, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM geayi
Xanthium strumarium
Common Name
Madagaskar Palm
Cocklebur
In Hindi
Pachypodium
cocklebur
In German
Pachypodium
Klette
In French
Pachypodium
cocklebur
In Spanish
Pachypodium
cadillo
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf estrela do deserto
kokklevor
In Polish
Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki
kokklevor
In Latin
Pachypodium
kokklevor
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Apocynaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Genus
pachypodium
Xanthium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malouetieae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Pachypodium and Cocklebur
Wondering what are the properties of Pachypodium and Cocklebur? We provide you with everything About Pachypodium and Cocklebur. Pachypodium has thorns and Cocklebur doesn't have thorns. Also Pachypodium does not have fragrant flowers. Pachypodium has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Skin cuts and Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Skin cuts. 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 Pachypodium and Cocklebur and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pachypodium and Cocklebur
Season and care of Pachypodium and Cocklebur is important to know. While considering everything about Pachypodium and Cocklebur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachypodium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocklebur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachypodium is Sand and for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachypodium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pachypodium and Cocklebur Physical Information
Pachypodium and Cocklebur physical information is very important for comparison. Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pachypodium and Cocklebur are as follows:
Pachypodium flower color: White
Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
- Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Pachypodium and Cocklebur
Care of Pachypodium and Cocklebur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachypodium 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 Pachypodium 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.
