Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
12-10
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Red, Pink, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
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
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dry Mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem
Other Uses
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In Hindi
Overdam घास
Hoodia
In German
Overdam Grass
Hoodia
In French
Overdam Herbe
Hoodia
In Spanish
Overdam Hierba
Hoodia
In Greek
Overdam Grass
Hoodia
In Portuguese
Overdam Relva
Hoodia
In Polish
Overdam Trawa
Hoodia
In Latin
Overdam Trawa
Hoodia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Calamagrostis
Hoodia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Stapeliae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Asclepiadoideae
Season and Care of Overdam Grass and Hoodia
Season and care of Overdam Grass and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Overdam Grass and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overdam Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Hoodia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Overdam Grass and Hoodia Physical Information
Overdam Grass and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Overdam Grass and Hoodia are as follows:
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Overdam Grass and Hoodia
Care of Overdam Grass and Hoodia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overdam Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Overdam Grass 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.