Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, South America
Northern Africa, South Africa
Types
not available
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, 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, Houseplant, Tropical
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
Xanthium strumarium
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Cocklebur
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
cocklebur
In German
Zebra Plant
Klette
In French
Zebra usine
cocklebur
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
cadillo
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
ήρα
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
kokklevor
In Polish
Zebra roślin
kokklevor
In Latin
ferus Planta
kokklevor
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marantaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Genus
Aphelandra
Xanthium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Zebra Plant and Cocklebur
Wondering what are the properties of Zebra Plant and Cocklebur? We provide you with everything About Zebra Plant and Cocklebur. Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns and Cocklebur doesn't have thorns. Also Zebra Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Zebra Plant has allergic reactions like Toxic and Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Zebra Plant and Cocklebur and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Cocklebur
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Cocklebur is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Cocklebur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cocklebur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is Not Available and for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebra Plant and Cocklebur Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Cocklebur physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Cocklebur are as follows:
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
- Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Zebra Plant and Cocklebur
Care of Zebra Plant and Cocklebur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.