Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Red, Pink, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Flies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Dry Mouth
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
Hoodia
In German
Hybrid Phlox
Hoodia
In French
Phlox Hybrid
Hoodia
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
Hoodia
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
Hoodia
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
Hoodia
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
Hoodia
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
Hoodia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Stapeliae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asclepiadoideae
Properties of Hybrid Phlox and Hoodia
Wondering what are the properties of Hybrid Phlox and Hoodia? We provide you with everything About Hybrid Phlox and Hoodia. Hybrid Phlox doesn't have thorns and Hoodia doesn't have thorns. Also Hybrid Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Hybrid Phlox has allergic reactions like Not Available and Hoodia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Hybrid Phlox and Hoodia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and Hoodia
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hoodia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hybrid Phlox and Hoodia Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Hoodia are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Hoodia
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Hoodia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week.