Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Vines
  
Origin
Southern Africa
  
China, Japan
  
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
  
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
  
Habitat
Desert
  
Roadsides, Thickets
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
  
Blue, Pink, Red, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Light Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
  
Green, Sea Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Not Available
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
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, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Flies, Insects
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Dry Mouth
  
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
  
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
  
Part of Plant Used
Stem
  
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Employed in herbal medicine
  
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
  
Clematis
  
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
  
Clematis
  
In Hindi
Hoodia
  
क्लेमाटिस
  
In German
Hoodia
  
Klematis
  
In French
Hoodia
  
Clématite
  
In Spanish
Hoodia
  
Clemátide
  
In Greek
Hoodia
  
κληματιτής
  
In Portuguese
Hoodia
  
Clematite
  
In Polish
Hoodia
  
Clematis
  
In Latin
Hoodia
  
Clematis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Gentianales
  
Ranunculales
  
Family
Apocynaceae
  
Ranunculaceae
  
Genus
Hoodia
  
Clematis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Stapeliae
  
Anemoneae
  
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
  
Ranunculoideae
  
Season and Care of Hoodia and Clematis
Season and care of Hoodia and Clematis is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Clematis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clematis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Hoodia and Clematis Physical Information
Hoodia and Clematis physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm. The color specification of Hoodia and Clematis are as follows:
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Hoodia and Clematis
Care of Hoodia and Clematis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.