Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Southern Africa
  
Southeastern Asia, India, China
  
Types
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
  
Louisiana sweet orange is a type of sweet orange which is a type of oranges
  
Habitat
Desert
  
Dry areas, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
10-9
  
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Tan
  
White, Red, Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Not Available
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Slow
  
Medium
  
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
Spring
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Average Water, Ample Water
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Adequately
  
In Winter
Once a week
  
Alternate Days
  
Soil
  
  
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, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Flies, Insects
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Dry Mouth
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
  
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Weight loss
  
Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Stem
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Hoodia gordonii
  
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'
  
Common Name
ǁhoba, Ghaap
  
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange
  
In Hindi
Hoodia
  
Lousiana नारंगी
  
In German
Hoodia
  
Lousiana Orange
  
In French
Hoodia
  
Lousiana d'orange
  
In Spanish
Hoodia
  
Lousiana naranja
  
In Greek
Hoodia
  
Lousiana πορτοκαλί
  
In Portuguese
Hoodia
  
Lousiana laranja
  
In Polish
Hoodia
  
Lousiana pomarańczowy
  
In Latin
Hoodia
  
louisiana aurantiaco
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Gentianales
  
Rosids
  
Family
Apocynaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Hoodia
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Stapeliae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Asclepiadoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available