Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Southern Africa
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Dry Mouth
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
Hoodia
variegated butterbur
In German
Hoodia
bunte Pestwurz
In French
Hoodia
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
Hoodia
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
Hoodia
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
Hoodia
butterbur variegada
In Polish
Hoodia
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
Hoodia
varius butterbur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Apocynaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Stapeliae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hoodia and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Hoodia and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hoodia and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Hoodia and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hoodia and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Hoodia and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Hoodia and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.