About Hoodia and Schlumbergera
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
Southern Africa
Not Available
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
13-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little 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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
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
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Flies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Dry Mouth
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
Schlumbergera truncata
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
In Hindi
Hoodia
Schlumbergera
In German
Hoodia
Schlumbergera
In French
Hoodia
Schlumbergera
In Spanish
Hoodia
Schlumbergera
In Greek
Hoodia
Schlumbergera
In Portuguese
Hoodia
Schlumbergera
In Polish
Hoodia
Schlumbergera
In Latin
Hoodia
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hoodia
Schlumbergera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Stapeliae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Hoodia and Schlumbergera
Wondering what are the properties of Hoodia and Schlumbergera? We provide you with everything About Hoodia and Schlumbergera. Hoodia has thorns and Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns. Also Hoodia does not have fragrant flowers. Hoodia has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth and Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hoodia and Schlumbergera
Season and care of Hoodia and Schlumbergera is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Schlumbergera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schlumbergera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Schlumbergera is Not Available while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schlumbergera is Not Available.
Hoodia and Schlumbergera Physical Information
Hoodia and Schlumbergera physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hoodia and Schlumbergera are as follows:
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
- Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hoodia and Schlumbergera
Care of Hoodia and Schlumbergera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.