Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
12-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Red, Pink, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Flies, Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Dry Mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Hoodia
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Hoodia
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Hoodia
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Hoodia
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Hoodia
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Hoodia
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Hoodia
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Hoodia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Stapeliae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asclepiadoideae
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Hoodia
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Hoodia? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Hoodia. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Hoodia doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Grama Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Grama Grass has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Hoodia has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose and Watery eyes. 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 Blue Grama Grass and Hoodia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Hoodia
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Hoodia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Hoodia Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Hoodia are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Hoodia
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Hoodia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week.