Photo of Hoodia flava foliage by Kara Nursery

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Hoodia flava

Also Known As

  • Trichocaulon flavum
  • Trichocaulon karasmontanum

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Hoodia flava plant details

Hoodia flava is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy and chartreuse flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 flava

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and chartreuse blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, spiky, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hoodia flava

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Hoodia flava plant

How to Grow Hoodia flava

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
    • burgundy
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy
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