Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Southern Africa
  
South America
  
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
  
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Habitat
Desert
  
Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Not Available
  
Oval
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Once a week
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, 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
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Flies, Insects
  
Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
Dry Mouth
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
  
Part of Plant Used
Stem
  
Seeds
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
  
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
  
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
  
Peanut
  
In Hindi
Hoodia
  
मूंगफली
  
In German
Hoodia
  
Erdnuss
  
In French
Hoodia
  
Cacahuète
  
In Spanish
Hoodia
  
Maní
  
In Greek
Hoodia
  
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
In Portuguese
Hoodia
  
Amendoim
  
In Polish
Hoodia
  
Arachid
  
In Latin
Hoodia
  
Peanut
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Gentianales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Apocynaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Hoodia
  
Arachis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Stapeliae
  
Dalbergieae
  
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
  
Faboideae
  
Season and Care of Hoodia and Peanut
Season and care of Hoodia and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Hoodia and Peanut Physical Information
Hoodia and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Hoodia and Peanut are as follows:
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Hoodia and Peanut
Care of Hoodia and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.