Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Asia, India
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
11- 6
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flies, Insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Dry Mouth
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
Hoodia
बरमूडा घास
In German
Hoodia
Bermuda Gras
In French
Hoodia
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Portuguese
Hoodia
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Hoodia
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Hoodia
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cyperales
Family
Apocynaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Hoodia
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Stapeliae
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Hoodia and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Hoodia and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hoodia and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Hoodia and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Hoodia and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Hoodia and Bermuda Grass
Care of Hoodia and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.