Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Southern Africa
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
  
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
  
Habitat
Desert
  
Loamy soils, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, 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
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
  
White, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
  
Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Not Available
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Slow
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Once a week
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages
  
Cut away fading foliage
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
  
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Flies, Insects
  
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
  
Allergy
Dry Mouth
  
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
  
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
  
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
  
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
  
Part of Plant Used
Stem
  
Shoots, Stem
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
  
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
  
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
  
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
  
In Hindi
Hoodia
  
शतावर
  
In German
Hoodia
  
Gemüsespargel
  
In French
Hoodia
  
Asperge
  
In Spanish
Hoodia
  
Asparagus
  
In Greek
Hoodia
  
σπαράγγι
  
In Portuguese
Hoodia
  
Asparagus
  
In Polish
Hoodia
  
Szparag lekarski
  
In Latin
Hoodia
  
Asparagus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Gentianales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Apocynaceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Hoodia
  
Asparagus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Stapeliae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
  
Asparagoideae
  
Season and Care of Hoodia and Asparagus
Season and care of Hoodia and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hoodia and Asparagus Physical Information
Hoodia and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hoodia and Asparagus are as follows:
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Hoodia and Asparagus
Care of Hoodia and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.