Photo by Cactus Jungle
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Hoodia ruschii
Also Known As
- Queen of the Namib
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 24"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Hoodia ruschii plant details
Hoodia ruschii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hoodia ruschii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 24 IN - tall
- Uses: medicinal
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoodia ruschii
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
To 24"h.; used as appetite suppressant, sim. to H.gordonii; frost if very dry
By: Cactus Jungle
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How to Grow Hoodia ruschii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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