Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit, Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Not Available
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flies, Insects
Caterpillar
Allergy
Dry Mouth
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In German
Hoodia
Stachelbeere
In French
Hoodia
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
Hoodia
Grosella
In Greek
Hoodia
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Hoodia
Groselha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Malpighiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Stapeliae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hoodia and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Hoodia and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hoodia and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Hoodia and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Hoodia and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Hoodia and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Hoodia and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.