Hoodia sp. (Hoodia) - Image 7

Botanical name: Hoodia sp.

Common name: Hoodia

Family: Apocynaceae    (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)

Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryUnusual colorThorny or spinyEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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