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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

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    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

    Gardening facts about Hoodia ruschii plant

    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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    Hoodia flava

    aka Trichocaulon flavum, Trichocaulon karasmontanum

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Hoodia flava foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Hoodia gordonii

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Hoodia gordonii foliage by Kara Nursery
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    Hoodia sp.

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Hoodia sp. by Cactus Jungle
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