Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Northern Africa, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
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
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Xanthium strumarium
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Cocklebur
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
cocklebur
In German
Tiger Tree
Klette
In French
Tiger Tree
cocklebur
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
cadillo
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
kokklevor
In Polish
Tiger Tree
kokklevor
In Latin
tigris lignum
kokklevor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Asterales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Tiger Tree and Cocklebur
Wondering what are the properties of Tiger Tree and Cocklebur? We provide you with everything About Tiger Tree and Cocklebur. Tiger Tree has thorns and Cocklebur doesn't have thorns. Also Tiger Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tiger Tree has allergic reactions like Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting. 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 Tiger Tree and Cocklebur and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Cocklebur
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Cocklebur is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Cocklebur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocklebur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tiger Tree and Cocklebur Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Cocklebur physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Cocklebur are as follows:
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Tiger Tree leaf color: Not Available
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
- Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Tiger Tree and Cocklebur
Care of Tiger Tree and Cocklebur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree 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.