Hairy Hoodia

Hoodia pilifera, Apocynaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sand OnionCorynotheca micrantha

Nurse PlantShade Provision

LeadwoodCombretum imberbe

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Fencepost AloeAloe peglerae

Pollinator Sharing

Namibian Desert RoseSesamothamnus guerichii

Nurse PlantShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

VerodeKleinia neriifolia

Both succulent species compete for limited water in arid conditions

Uses

Functions

Appetite SuppressionWater StorageMedicinal ProductionDrought Indicator

Edible Parts

Stems

Medicinal Uses

Appetite SuppressantThirst QuencherTraditional Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Hairy Hoodia grow in?

Hairy Hoodia grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Hairy Hoodia?

Good companions for Hairy Hoodia include Sand Onion, Leadwood, Fencepost Aloe, Namibian Desert Rose.

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