Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
India
Southern Africa
Types
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Red, Pink, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red orange
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
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flies, Insects
Allergy
Analgesic
Dry Mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
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
Container, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Sansevieria trifasciata
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In Hindi
नाग संयंत्र
Hoodia
In German
Snake plant
Hoodia
In French
Snake plant
Hoodia
In Spanish
Snake plant
Hoodia
In Greek
φυτό φίδι
Hoodia
In Portuguese
Snake plant
Hoodia
In Polish
wąż roślin
Hoodia
In Latin
Snake plant
Hoodia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Gentianales
Family
Agavaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Stapeliae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Asclepiadoideae
Properties of Snake Plant and Hoodia
Wondering what are the properties of Snake Plant and Hoodia? We provide you with everything About Snake Plant and Hoodia. Snake Plant doesn't have thorns and Hoodia doesn't have thorns. Also Snake Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Snake Plant has allergic reactions like Analgesic and Hoodia has allergic reactions like Analgesic. 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 Snake Plant and Hoodia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Snake Plant and Hoodia
Season and care of Snake Plant and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Plant and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snake Plant and Hoodia Physical Information
Snake Plant and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Snake Plant and Hoodia are as follows:
Snake Plant flower color: White
Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Snake Plant and Hoodia
Care of Snake Plant and Hoodia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant 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.