Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa
Eastern Asia, India
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Succulent
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Once a week
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Flies, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Dry Mouth
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In Spanish
Hoodia
cuerno de alce
In Portuguese
Hoodia
Elkhorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malpighiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Stapeliae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hoodia and Elkhorn
Wondering what are the properties of Hoodia and Elkhorn? We provide you with everything About Hoodia and Elkhorn. Hoodia has thorns and Elkhorn doesn't have thorns. Also Hoodia does not have fragrant flowers. Hoodia has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth and Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hoodia and Elkhorn
Season and care of Hoodia and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hoodia and Elkhorn Physical Information
Hoodia and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Hoodia and Elkhorn are as follows:
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Hoodia and Elkhorn
Care of Hoodia and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves 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 Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.