Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Desert
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Needs high amount of 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
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flies, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Dry Mouth
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Hoodia
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Hoodia
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Hoodia
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Hoodia
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Hoodia
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Hoodia
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Hoodia
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Hoodia
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Apiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Hoodia and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Hoodia and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hoodia and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Hoodia and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Hoodia and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Hoodia and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Hoodia and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.