Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
  
Southern Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
  
Desert
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
12-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
  
Red, Pink, Tan
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Not Available
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
No pruning needed in the early stages
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
  
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
  
Flies, Insects
  
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Dry Mouth
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Weightloss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
  
Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
  
Stem
  
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
Rosa Arkansana
  
Hoodia gordonii
  
Common Name
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
  
ǁhoba, Ghaap
  
In Hindi
Rosa arkansana
  
Hoodia
  
In German
Rosa arkansana
  
Hoodia
  
In French
Rosa arkansana
  
Hoodia
  
In Spanish
Rosa arkansana
  
Hoodia
  
In Greek
Rosa arkansana
  
Hoodia
  
In Portuguese
Rosa arkansana
  
Hoodia
  
In Polish
Rosa arkansana
  
Hoodia
  
In Latin
Rosa arkansana
  
Hoodia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Gentianales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Apocynaceae
  
Genus
Rosa
  
Hoodia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Stapeliae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Asclepiadoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Hoodia
Season and care of Prairie Wild Rose and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Wild Rose and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring and Summer and Hoodia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prairie Wild Rose and Hoodia Physical Information
Prairie Wild Rose and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Prairie Wild Rose and Hoodia are as follows:
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Hoodia
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Hoodia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Prairie Wild Rose 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.