Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Southern Africa
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Desert
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flies, Insects
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Dry Mouth
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
PYRUS communis
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
Pear
In Portuguese
Hoodia
Pera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Hoodia and Pear
Season and care of Hoodia and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Hoodia and Pear Physical Information
Hoodia and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Hoodia and Pear are as follows:
Care of Hoodia and Pear
Care of Hoodia and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.