Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Africa
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Habitat
Desert
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Flies, Insects
Ants, Flies
Allergy
Dry Mouth
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
GASTERIA
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
Gasteria
In German
Hoodia
Gasteria
In French
Hoodia
Gasteria
In Spanish
Hoodia
Gasteria
In Portuguese
Hoodia
Gasteria
In Polish
Hoodia
Gasteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Stapeliae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Asphodeloideae
Properties of Hoodia and Gasteria
Wondering what are the properties of Hoodia and Gasteria? We provide you with everything About Hoodia and Gasteria. Hoodia has thorns and Gasteria doesn't have thorns. Also Hoodia does not have fragrant flowers. Hoodia has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth and Gasteria 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 Gasteria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hoodia and Gasteria
Season and care of Hoodia and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gasteria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hoodia and Gasteria Physical Information
Hoodia and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hoodia and Gasteria are as follows:
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hoodia and Gasteria
Care of Hoodia and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.