Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Southern Africa
Caribbean, South America
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Desert
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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, Alkaline
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flies, Insects
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Dry Mouth
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
Sugar Apple
In German
Hoodia
Zuckerapfel
In French
Hoodia
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Hoodia
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Hoodia
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Hoodia
Pinha
In Polish
Hoodia
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Hoodia
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Magnoliales
Family
Apocynaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hoodia and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Hoodia and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Hoodia and Sugar Apple. Hoodia has thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Hoodia does not have fragrant flowers. Hoodia has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hoodia and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Hoodia and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hoodia and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Hoodia and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hoodia and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hoodia and Sugar Apple
Care of Hoodia and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
