Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Japan
Southern Africa
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
12-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
Red, Pink, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flies, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dry Mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
Hakone Grass
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In Hindi
hakone grass
Hoodia
In German
Hakone Gras
Hoodia
In French
Hakone herbe
Hoodia
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
Hoodia
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
Hoodia
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
Hoodia
In Polish
Hakone trawa
Hoodia
In Latin
Hakone herba
Hoodia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Stapeliae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asclepiadoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Hoodia
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hoodia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hakone Grass and Hoodia Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Hoodia are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Hoodia
Care of Hakone Grass and Hoodia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Hakone 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.