Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Southern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Habitat
Desert
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Once a week
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dry Mouth
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
Hoodia
Allamanda
In German
Hoodia
Allamanda
In French
Hoodia
Allamanda
In Spanish
Hoodia
Allamanda
In Greek
Hoodia
Allamanda
In Portuguese
Hoodia
Allamanda
In Polish
Hoodia
Allamanda
In Latin
Hoodia
Allamanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Gentianales
Family
Apocynaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Stapeliae
Apocyneae
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Hoodia and Allamanda
Wondering what are the properties of Hoodia and Allamanda? We provide you with everything About Hoodia and Allamanda. Hoodia has thorns and Allamanda doesn't have thorns. Also Hoodia does not have fragrant flowers. Hoodia has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth and Allamanda has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth. 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 Hoodia and Allamanda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hoodia and Allamanda
Season and care of Hoodia and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Allamanda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hoodia and Allamanda Physical Information
Hoodia and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hoodia and Allamanda are as follows:
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hoodia and Allamanda
Care of Hoodia and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.