Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Southern Africa
  
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Desert
  
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
  
6-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
11-5
  
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
  
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Not Available
  
Long linear and narrow
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Slow
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Once a week
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Not Available
  
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
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Flies, Insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Dry Mouth
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
  
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Stem
  
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
  
MANFREDA virginica
  
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
  
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
  
In Hindi
Hoodia
  
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
  
In German
Hoodia
  
amerikanischen Aloe
  
In French
Hoodia
  
américaine Aloe
  
In Spanish
Hoodia
  
Americana Aloe
  
In Greek
Hoodia
  
Αμερικανός Αλόη
  
In Portuguese
Hoodia
  
americano Aloe
  
In Polish
Hoodia
  
Amerykański Aloe
  
In Latin
Hoodia
  
American Aloe
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Gentianales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Apocynaceae
  
Agavaceae
  
Genus
Hoodia
  
Agave
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Stapeliae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
  
Agavoideae