Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Mediterranean
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Blue Anemone, Greek Windflower, Carolina Anemone, Chinese Anemone
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages
Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis collar rot, Crown gall, Cucumber mosaic, Downy mildew, Impatiens necrotic spot, Leaf curl, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Rust, Sclerotinia blight, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Dry Mouth
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
Asthma, Cough, Gout, Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
ANEMONE 'Harmony Blue'( HARMONY SERIES)
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
Anemone, Harmony Blue Anemone
In Hindi
Hoodia
रत्नज्योति
In Spanish
Hoodia
Anémona
In Portuguese
Hoodia
Relutantemente
In Latin
Hoodia
VivoSocial
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ranunculales
Family
Apocynaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Stapeliae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hoodia and Anemone
Season and care of Hoodia and Anemone is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Anemone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anemone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Anemone is Loam while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Anemone is Acidic, Neutral.
Hoodia and Anemone Physical Information
Hoodia and Anemone physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Anemone height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hoodia and Anemone are as follows:
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Anemone flower color: Sky Blue
- Anemone leaf color: Green
Care of Hoodia and Anemone
Care of Hoodia and Anemone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Anemone pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Anemone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.