Cactus and Succulents - Extra Chunky

Hoodia

Unidentified, but probably a hoodia. Blooms only 3/4″ across

Hoodia flava x pilifera

Stems to 12″ tall, clumps of many spiny branches. Many small flowers along the stems. Very low water. Species have yellow and burgundy flowers.

Hoodia gordonii

Stems to 12″ tall, clumps of many spiny branches. Tan to Burgundy carrion flowers. Stems are eaten as an appetite suppressant by the San people of the Namib. Very low water.

Hoodia ruschii

To 24″h.; used as appetite suppressant, sim. to H.gordonii. Light frost tolerant if very dry.

Huernia kennedyana

Small clumps of short, stout, globose stems. Attractive 1″ striped yellow flowers.

Huernia striata

Small compact plant with branches; likes it hot; attractive 3″ striped flowers