Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Central America, South America
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Once a week
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Flies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Increases moisture in air, Indoor 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
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
CALATHEA zebrina
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
Zebra Plant
In Hindi
Hoodia
Zebra Plant
In German
Hoodia
Zebra Plant
In French
Hoodia
Zebra usine
In Spanish
Hoodia
Zebra Plant
In Greek
Hoodia
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
In Portuguese
Hoodia
Planta da zebra
In Polish
Hoodia
Zebra roślin
In Latin
Hoodia
ferus Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Marantaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Stapeliae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hoodia and Zebra Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Hoodia and Zebra Plant? We provide you with everything About Hoodia and Zebra Plant. Hoodia has thorns and Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Hoodia does not have fragrant flowers. Hoodia has allergic reactions like Dry Mouth and Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hoodia and Zebra Plant
Season and care of Hoodia and Zebra Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Hoodia and Zebra Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hoodia is Loam, Sand and for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zebra Plant is Not Available.
Hoodia and Zebra Plant Physical Information
Hoodia and Zebra Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hoodia and Zebra Plant are as follows:
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
- Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hoodia and Zebra Plant
Care of Hoodia and Zebra Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water.