Native to South Africa, Hoodia flava is a compact, spiny succulent shrub without leaves or branches. It has many cylindrical stems, which all arise from the base, and yellow flowers appear on the youngest parts of the plant in winter near the top. They will grow well in partial shade and withstand heavy rain in the summer months, but they will be just as happy if the season is dry.
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Spring fall |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Hoodia flava |
| Common Name | Ghaap, yellow flowered ghaap |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Genus | Hoodia |
| Growth Habit | Cylindrical |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 11 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 21 in. tall, 2 in. wide |
| Native Area | South Africa, Namibia |
| Plant Type | Spiny succulent |
| Propagation | By divisions, cuttings, seeds |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Compact succulent |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Native to South Africa, Hoodia flava is a compact, spiny succulent shrub without leaves or branches. It has many cylindrical stems, which all arise from the base, and yellow flowers appear on the youngest parts of the plant in winter near the top. They will grow well in partial shade and withstand heavy rain in the summer months, but they will be just as happy if the season is dry.
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Plant Type
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Watering Needs
| Bloom Season | Spring fall |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Hoodia flava |
| Common Name | Ghaap, yellow flowered ghaap |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Genus | Hoodia |
| Growth Habit | Cylindrical |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 11 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 21 in. tall, 2 in. wide |
| Native Area | South Africa, Namibia |
| Plant Type | Spiny succulent |
| Propagation | By divisions, cuttings, seeds |
| Resistance | Extremely drought-tolerant, pest resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Succulent potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Compact succulent |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, partial shade |
| Toxicity | Toxic for humans, toxic for pets |
| Watering Needs | Low |
