Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Red, Pink, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs good drainage
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Flies, Insects
Allergy
Confusion, Headache
Dry Mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRUGMANSIA 'Frosty Pink'
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
Angel's Trumpet
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In Hindi
Brugmansia
Hoodia
In German
Brugmansia
Hoodia
In French
Brugmansia
Hoodia
In Spanish
Brugmansia
Hoodia
In Greek
Brugmansia
Hoodia
In Portuguese
Brugmansia
Hoodia
In Polish
Brugmansia
Hoodia
In Latin
Brugmansia
Hoodia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Gentianales
Family
Solanaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Asclepiadoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Brugmansia and Hoodia
Wondering what are the properties of Brugmansia and Hoodia? We provide you with everything About Brugmansia and Hoodia. Brugmansia doesn't have thorns and Hoodia doesn't have thorns. Also Brugmansia does not have fragrant flowers. Brugmansia has allergic reactions like Confusion and Headache and Hoodia has allergic reactions like Confusion and Headache. 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 Brugmansia and Hoodia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brugmansia and Hoodia
Season and care of Brugmansia and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Brugmansia and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brugmansia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brugmansia is Loam, Sand and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brugmansia is Acidic, Neutral and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brugmansia and Hoodia Physical Information
Brugmansia and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Brugmansia height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Brugmansia and Hoodia are as follows:
Brugmansia flower color: White and Pink
Brugmansia leaf color: Green
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Brugmansia and Hoodia
Care of Brugmansia and Hoodia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brugmansia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Brugmansia 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.