Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Africa
Types
not available
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
Sunset Zone
H2
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Pink, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Ample Water
Once a week
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
Zebra Plant
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
Hoodia
In German
Zebra Plant
Hoodia
In French
Zebra usine
Hoodia
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
Hoodia
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
Hoodia
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
Hoodia
In Polish
Zebra roślin
Hoodia
In Latin
ferus Planta
Hoodia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Marantaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Stapeliae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asclepiadoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Zebra Plant and Hoodia
Wondering what are the properties of Zebra Plant and Hoodia? We provide you with everything About Zebra Plant and Hoodia. Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns and Hoodia doesn't have thorns. Also Zebra Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Zebra Plant has allergic reactions like Toxic and Hoodia has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Zebra Plant and Hoodia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Hoodia
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hoodia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is Not Available and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebra Plant and Hoodia Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Hoodia are as follows:
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Zebra Plant and Hoodia
Care of Zebra Plant and Hoodia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week.