Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Southern Africa
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Desert
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Hoodia
Red Buckeye
In German
Hoodia
Red Buckeye
In French
Hoodia
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Hoodia
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Hoodia
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Hoodia
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Hoodia
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Hoodia
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Apocynaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Hoodia and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Hoodia and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Hoodia and Red Buckeye. Hoodia has thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Hoodia does not have fragrant flowers. Hoodia has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hoodia and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Hoodia and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Hoodia and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Hoodia and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hoodia and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hoodia and Red Buckeye
Care of Hoodia and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.