Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Northern Africa, South Africa
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light 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
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
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
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
Xanthium strumarium
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Cocklebur
In Hindi
सीताफल
cocklebur
In German
Zuckerapfel
Klette
In French
Sugar Apple
cocklebur
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
cadillo
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
ήρα
In Portuguese
Pinha
kokklevor
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
kokklevor
In Latin
Sugar Apple
kokklevor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Asterales
Family
Annonaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Maloideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Apple and Cocklebur
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Apple and Cocklebur? We provide you with everything About Sugar Apple and Cocklebur. Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns and Cocklebur doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy and Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Oral Allergy. 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 Sugar Apple and Cocklebur and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Cocklebur
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Cocklebur is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Cocklebur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Cocklebur season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Cocklebur Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Cocklebur physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Cocklebur are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
- Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Cocklebur
Care of Sugar Apple and Cocklebur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Apple 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.
