Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
Southern Africa
Types
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Salmon
Red, Pink, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Slow
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, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Dry Mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CLEISTOCACTUS
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
Cleistocactus
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In Hindi
Cleistocactus
Hoodia
In German
Cleistocactus
Hoodia
In French
Cleistocactus
Hoodia
In Spanish
Cleistocactus
Hoodia
In Greek
Cleistocactus
Hoodia
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus
Hoodia
In Polish
Kleistokaktus
Hoodia
In Latin
Cleistocactus
Hoodia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Cleistocactus
Hoodia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Stapeliae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asclepiadoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cleistocactus and Hoodia
Wondering what are the properties of Cleistocactus and Hoodia? We provide you with everything About Cleistocactus and Hoodia. Cleistocactus has thorns and Hoodia doesn't have thorns. Also Cleistocactus does not have fragrant flowers. Cleistocactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Hoodia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Cleistocactus and Hoodia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Hoodia
Season and care of Cleistocactus and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cleistocactus and Hoodia Physical Information
Cleistocactus and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Hoodia are as follows:
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Cleistocactus and Hoodia
Care of Cleistocactus and Hoodia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Cleistocactus 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.