How Do You Grow Hoodia

Sow the seeds in March or April (southern hemisphere). By April of the following year the plants should be strong enough to be planted in a small, 9 cm plastic pot, using a well-drained potting medium. Hoodia gordonii once established will grow quickly. These plants respond well to organic fertiliser.

Where does hoodia grow?

In South Africa, hoodia is distributed in the northeast- ern part of the Western Cape, the north and northwestern re- gions of the Northern Cape. Hoodia gordonii is a leafless, spiny succulent that grows up to 50 cm high. Plants under ideal conditions can attain a height of 1 m.

How do you care for a hoodia gordonii?

In the growing season, water in moderation when needed, making sure soil is fairly dried out between waterings. Do not water between late fall and early spring. The easiest and best way to propagate Stapeliads is from stem cuttings, which can be taken virtually throughout the year.