Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Africa
Types
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Red, Pink, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
long with sharp edges
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Leaf spot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Flies, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Dry Mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Stem
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
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
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Yucca gloriosa
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
spanish dagger
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In Hindi
Spanish Bayonet
Hoodia
In German
Spanish Bayonet
Hoodia
In French
Spanish bayonet
Hoodia
In Spanish
Spanish bayonet
Hoodia
In Greek
Spanish bayonet
Hoodia
In Portuguese
Spanish bayonet
Hoodia
In Polish
Spanish bayonet
Hoodia
In Latin
Spanish bayonet
Hoodia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Gentianales
Family
Agavaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Stapeliae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Asclepiadoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spanish Bayonet and Hoodia
Season and care of Spanish Bayonet and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Bayonet and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Bayonet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Loam, Sand and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spanish Bayonet and Hoodia Physical Information
Spanish Bayonet and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Bayonet height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Spanish Bayonet and Hoodia are as follows:
Spanish Bayonet flower color: White
Spanish Bayonet leaf color: Blue Green
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Spanish Bayonet and Hoodia
Care of Spanish Bayonet and Hoodia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Bayonet 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 Spanish Bayonet 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.