Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa
Northern Africa, South Africa
Types
Firesticks, Old Man's Beard
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Habitat
Desert, Hilly upland habitat, Semi desert
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Red orange
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Light Green, Orange Red
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
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, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, 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
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 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Numb Lips
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Antitumor, Cough, Ear ache
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Latex, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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
EUPHORBIA tirucalli
Xanthium strumarium
Common Name
aveloz, firestick plants, Indian tree spurge, naked lady, pencil tree, pencil cactus, sticks on fire, milk bush, Euphorbia tirucalli
Cocklebur
In Hindi
Sher-kandvel
cocklebur
In German
Bleistiftstrauch
Klette
In French
Aveloz
cocklebur
In Spanish
Pencil Plant
cadillo
In Portuguese
avelós
kokklevor
In Polish
Aveloz
kokklevor
In Latin
Aveloz
kokklevor
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Asterales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pencil Plant and Cocklebur
Season and care of Pencil Plant and Cocklebur is important to know. While considering everything about Pencil Plant and Cocklebur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pencil Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocklebur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pencil Plant is Loam, Sand and for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pencil Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pencil Plant and Cocklebur Physical Information
Pencil Plant and Cocklebur physical information is very important for comparison. Pencil Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pencil Plant and Cocklebur are as follows:
Pencil Plant flower color: Yellow
Pencil Plant leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
- Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Pencil Plant and Cocklebur
Care of Pencil Plant and Cocklebur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pencil Plant 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 Pencil Plant 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.