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
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
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Flies, Insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Dry Mouth
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
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 French
Hoodia
Cacahuète
In Greek
Hoodia
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Hoodia
Amendoim
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Apocynaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Stapeliae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Hoodia and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Hoodia and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Hoodia and Peanut. Hoodia has thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Hoodia does not have fragrant flowers. Hoodia has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth and Peanut 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 Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
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.