About Hoodia and Candelabro
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus, Spurge
Origin
Southern Africa
Not Available
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Desert, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Needs very little water
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Flies, Insects
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Dry Mouth
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
candelabro
In Hindi
Hoodia
candelabro
In German
Hoodia
candelabro
In French
Hoodia
candelabro
In Spanish
Hoodia
candelabro
In Greek
Hoodia
candelabro
In Portuguese
Hoodia
candelabro
In Polish
Hoodia
candelabro
In Latin
Hoodia
candelabro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Stapeliae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hoodia and Candelabro
Wondering what are the properties of Hoodia and Candelabro? We provide you with everything About Hoodia and Candelabro. Hoodia has thorns and Candelabro doesn't have thorns. Also Hoodia does not have fragrant flowers. Hoodia has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth and Candelabro 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 Candelabro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hoodia and Candelabro
Season and care of Hoodia and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Candelabro is Not Available while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabro is Not Available.
Hoodia and Candelabro Physical Information
Hoodia and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hoodia and Candelabro are as follows:
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
- Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hoodia and Candelabro
Care of Hoodia and Candelabro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.