Hoodia flava
Hoodia flava
Hoodia flava
Hoodia flava
Hoodia flava
Hoodia flava
Hoodia flava
Hoodia flava
Hoodia flava
Hoodia flava
Hoodia flava

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 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 (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Low
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Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features

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 (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Low

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Hoodia flava

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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 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 (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Low

Growers Quick Reference Guide - Key Features

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 (6+ hrs.), Partial shade (3–6 hrs. sun)
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Low

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