Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
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
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Flies, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Dry Mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
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
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
Hoodia
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Hoodia
In French
Justicia adhatoda
Hoodia
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
Hoodia
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
Hoodia
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
Hoodia
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
Hoodia
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
Hoodia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Gentianales
Family
Acanthaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Justicieae
Stapeliae
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
Asclepiadoideae
Season and Care of Malabar nut and Hoodia
Season and care of Malabar nut and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar nut and Hoodia Physical Information
Malabar nut and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Hoodia are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Malabar nut and Hoodia
Care of Malabar nut and Hoodia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Malabar nut 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.