Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Desert
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flies, Insects
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Spanish
Hoodia
Begonia
In Greek
Hoodia
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Hoodia
Begônia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cucurbitales
Family
Apocynaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Stapeliae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hoodia and Begonia
Season and care of Hoodia and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Hoodia and Begonia Physical Information
Hoodia and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hoodia and Begonia are as follows:
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Hoodia and Begonia
Care of Hoodia and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.