Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Africa
Types
not available
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Tropical Climate
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
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
Rosette
Not Available
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
vegetative cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Flies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Dry Mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HAWORTHIA
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
Haworthia
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In Hindi
Echeveria
Hoodia
In German
Haworthia
Hoodia
In French
Haworthia
Hoodia
In Spanish
Haworthia
Hoodia
In Greek
Echeveria
Hoodia
In Portuguese
Haworthia
Hoodia
In Polish
Haworsja
Hoodia
In Latin
Chaoorthia
Hoodia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Liliaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Stapeliae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Asclepiadoideae
Properties of Haworthia and Hoodia
Wondering what are the properties of Haworthia and Hoodia? We provide you with everything About Haworthia and Hoodia. Haworthia doesn't have thorns and Hoodia doesn't have thorns. Also Haworthia does not have fragrant flowers. Haworthia 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 Haworthia and Hoodia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Haworthia and Hoodia
Season and care of Haworthia and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Haworthia and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Haworthia season is Not Available and Hoodia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Haworthia is Not Available and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Haworthia is Not Available and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Haworthia and Hoodia Physical Information
Haworthia and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Haworthia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Haworthia and Hoodia are as follows:
Haworthia flower color: Not Available
Haworthia leaf color: Not Available
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Haworthia and Hoodia
Care of Haworthia and Hoodia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Haworthia 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 Haworthia 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.