Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
Desert
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Once a week
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flies, Insects
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Dry Mouth
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
Jade Money Plant
In German
Hoodia
Geldbaum
In French
Hoodia
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Hoodia
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Hoodia
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Hoodia
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Hoodia
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Hoodia
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Stapeliae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Hoodia and Jade Plant
Season and care of Hoodia and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jade Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Hoodia and Jade Plant Physical Information
Hoodia and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hoodia and Jade Plant are as follows:
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Hoodia and Jade Plant
Care of Hoodia and Jade Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.